NIFA STUDY GUIDE 2024 TEST

NIFA STUDY GUIDE 2024 TEST The number one patient safety issue identified in a survey of peri-operative nurses is preventing: - ANSWER Wrong site/procedure/patient surgery Reprocessing (flashing) instruments in the OR is high risk because: - ANSWER OR personnel not properly trained to reprocess instruments To safely transfer and position patients in a manner that prevents shearing, personnel should use a mechanical lifting device for a supine-to-supine transfer of a patient weighing more than: - ANSWER 157 lbs _______________ should be the primary decision makers for what equipment and supplies are purchased and stocked in the difficult airway management cart. - ANSWER Anesthesia personnel Proper specimen management techniques prevent errors and include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER Receiving specimens from the surgical field then affixing patient label to each Preventing surgical fires is a top priority for all OR personnel and members of the surgical team should perform all of the following duties EXCEPT: - ANSWER Perform a weekly fire risk assessment Peri-operative hypothermia is an important issue for all anesthetized patients because of all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER Increases risk of renal failure Recommendations for preventing retained surgical items include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER Utilizing a multidisciplinary team to resolve incorrect counts Select the appropriate order for administering blood and blood products. - ANSWER Verify informed consent for blood, verify patient identification and blood type and unit numbers against blood tag and requisition slip with second licensed person, sign slips