AORN PERIOP 101

All the following professionals are qualified to provide anesthesia to a patient EXCEPT: a) anesthesiologist b) CRNA c) anesthesiology assistant d) operating surgeon CORRECT ANSWERS: d) operating surgeon Of the following, which is not used to secure airway: a) ET tube b) LMA c) nasal cannula d) oral airway CORRECT ANSWERS: c) nasal cannula The perioperative team should know the location of equipment stored in the OR and in the department. Equipment that the anesthesia provider m...

All the following professionals are qualified to provide anesthesia to a patient EXCEPT: a) anesthesiologist b) CRNA c) anesthesiology assistant d) operating surgeon CORRECT ANSWERS: d) operating surgeon Of the following, which is not used to secure airway: a) ET tube b) LMA c) nasal cannula d) oral airway CORRECT ANSWERS: c) nasal cannula The perioperative team should know the location of equipment stored in the OR and in the department. Equipment that the anesthesia provider m...

Identify complications of laparoscopic procedures: Pneumonia, Hypoxemia, Hypercarbia, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Hypocarbia, CO2 Embolism CORRECT ANSWERS: Hypoxemia, Hypercarbia, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, CO2 Embolism What are the major components of medical video imaging? CORRECT ANSWERS: Fiber-optic Light Cable, Camera Control Unit (CCU) Which light source would be used where a bright light is required? CORRECT ANSWERS: Xenon Light Source When the abdomen is insufflated with CO2, this establi...

An organization with a culture of safety CORRECT ANSWERS: Changes care delivery as a result of an error AORN advocates for patient an worker safety through the Guidelines for perioperative practices and CORRECT ANSWERS: via position statements, tool kits, and mission, vision, and values statements The 2010 future of nursing report outlined four key messages. which of the statement below is NOT on of them? Data collection is necessary and adequate CORRECT ANSWERS: Which of the following ...

Indemnity Payment CORRECT ANSWERS: Payment made on behalf of the policy holder Liability CORRECT ANSWERS: A legal responsibility Negligence CORRECT ANSWERS: An act or failure to act that deviates from the standard of care Nursing Malpractice CORRECT ANSWERS: A nurse's negligence or any intentional act that causes physical, financial, emotional, psychosocial, and/or cognitive damage to the person in the nurse's care Respondeat Superior CORRECT ANSWERS: An employer is legally re...

What is a Blunt needle point? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1.This type of needle point is what you would expect to be needed for suturing friable tissue such as the liver. What are disposable stapler sets? CORRECT ANSWERS: 2.These particular wound closing items are available in a wide variety of instrument sizes. What is cc? CORRECT ANSWERS: 3.Give one example from TJC list of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols. What is Clean contaminated? CORRECT ANSWERS: 5.The surgical wound clas...

In addition to the surgeon, which surgical team members wear sterile gowns and gloves during the procedure? CORRECT ANSWERS: Scrub Person AND Surgical assistant The pathology laboratory and blood bank are usually situated in which of the following areas? CORRECT ANSWERS: Unrestricted area What phases of the nursing process does the periopeartive nurse practice during the preoperative phase of the surgical experience? CORRECT ANSWERS: Assessment, Identification of desired outcome, Nursin...

When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be considered? Select all that apply. CORRECT ANSWERS: A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speak out B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm. D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles of aseptic technique. In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The following...

Perianesthesia Nursing includes CORRECT ANSWERS: Preadmission Testing Unit (PAT) PreOp Care Unit PreOp Holding Post-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Extended Care Unit Phase 1 post-anesthesia care CORRECT ANSWERS: 1. Airway 2. Monitor for BP, O2 sat 3. HR 4. LOC 5. Pain and PONV (post-operative N/V) The _____ amount of time to pre-warm the patient prior to anesthesia to avert hypothermia is _____. CORRECT ANSWERS: minimum, 10 min Standardized documentation formats provide adequate...

Indemnity Payment CORRECT ANSWERS: Payment made on behalf of the policy holder Liability CORRECT ANSWERS: A legal responsibility Negligence CORRECT ANSWERS: An act or failure to act that deviates from the standard of care Nursing Malpractice CORRECT ANSWERS: A nurse's negligence or any intentional act that causes physical, financial, emotional, psychosocial, and/or cognitive damage to the person in the nurse's care Respondeat Superior CORRECT ANSWERS: An employer is legally re...