Healthstream Module questions with correct answers

Hallways leading to the OR and the sterile processing areas are designated as ........ areas of the perioperative environment? - Answer Semi-restricted The airflow in an OR has a(n) ...... pressure relationship to the adjacent OR hallway? - Answer Positive Which of the following areas in a perioperative environment is considered a restricted area? - Answer Operating Room Which team member establishes the sterile field and passes instruments to the surgeon? - Answer scrub person What is the primary medication to treat a patient experiencing a malignant hyperthermia (MH) crisis? - Answer Dantrolene sodium Which of the following is NOT a fire prevention practice during surgery? 1. place the electrosurgical pencil in a holster when not in use. 2. have fluids for irrigation immediately available on the sterile field. 3. include a discussion of the fire risk assessment during the preop briefing. 4. verify the patient's position during the time out. - Answer 4. Verify the patient's position during the time out. What is considered an ignition source that may cause a fire to ignite during surgery? - Answer electrosurgery and laser.