List the benefits of argon-enhanced electrosurgery.
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Benefits of argon-enhanced electrosurgery include: rapid coagulation,
reduced blood loss, reduced risk of rebleeding, noncontact tissue
coagulation, reduced depth of penetration by electrical energy, and less
adjacent tissue damage.
What is the causative agent for what is sometimes referred to as serum hepatitis?
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Hepatitis B virus causes serum hepatitis.
,Which of the following is considered a risk factor for osteoporosis?
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Multiparity
Healthcare workers are routinely exposed to communicable diseases. What
vaccinations are recommended by OSHA and the CDC for healthcare workers who
provide direct care?
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Recommendations include: HBV, influenza (annually), and Tdap (tetanus,
diphtheria, acellular pertussis).
Define the term retention suture.
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Retention sutures are placed at a distance from the primary suture line to
provide a secondary suture line, relieve undue strain, and help obliterate
dead space.
When selecting suture for a cataract procedure, which size suture is the perioperative
nurse likely to pull for the surgical technologist?
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Charlene Burke is a 30-year-old patient who underwent a bilateral thigh liposuction
procedure 24 hours ago. During her postoperative phone call follow-up, Charlene
asks the nurse if it is safe for her to take goldenseal to help her reduce her swelling
from the retained tumescent agent. She admits she has never used herbal
supplements and is curious to see if a natural remedy will help her recover faster.
After discussing the use of herbal supplements with the nurse, which statement made
by Charlene indicates understanding of the information provided?
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"I understand that herbs are not classified as drugs and are not regulated
by the FDA [U.S. Food and Drug Administration], so it's important to fully
research each one."
How does the Spaulding classification define noncritical items?
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Those items that come into contact only with intact skin are considered
noncritical under the Spaulding system.
What factors are assessed during the PACU respiratory assessment?
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, Respiratory assessment comprises rate, rhythm, auscultation of breath
sounds for ventilatory adequacy, and the oxygen saturation level.
List the forces that contribute to injury of the skin and underlying tissue during
positioning.
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Pressure, shear, friction, moisture, heat, cold, and negativity contribute to
positioning injury.
Surgical site infections are usually caused by:
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the patient's own flora.
Which of the following is a personal monitoring device for radiation exposure?
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What factors must be present to achieve steam sterilization?
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Benefits of argon-enhanced electrosurgery include: rapid coagulation,
reduced blood loss, reduced risk of rebleeding, noncontact tissue
coagulation, reduced depth of penetration by electrical energy, and less
adjacent tissue damage.
What is the causative agent for what is sometimes referred to as serum hepatitis?
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Hepatitis B virus causes serum hepatitis.
,Which of the following is considered a risk factor for osteoporosis?
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Multiparity
Healthcare workers are routinely exposed to communicable diseases. What
vaccinations are recommended by OSHA and the CDC for healthcare workers who
provide direct care?
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Recommendations include: HBV, influenza (annually), and Tdap (tetanus,
diphtheria, acellular pertussis).
Define the term retention suture.
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Retention sutures are placed at a distance from the primary suture line to
provide a secondary suture line, relieve undue strain, and help obliterate
dead space.
When selecting suture for a cataract procedure, which size suture is the perioperative
nurse likely to pull for the surgical technologist?
Give this one a try later!
, 7-0
Charlene Burke is a 30-year-old patient who underwent a bilateral thigh liposuction
procedure 24 hours ago. During her postoperative phone call follow-up, Charlene
asks the nurse if it is safe for her to take goldenseal to help her reduce her swelling
from the retained tumescent agent. She admits she has never used herbal
supplements and is curious to see if a natural remedy will help her recover faster.
After discussing the use of herbal supplements with the nurse, which statement made
by Charlene indicates understanding of the information provided?
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"I understand that herbs are not classified as drugs and are not regulated
by the FDA [U.S. Food and Drug Administration], so it's important to fully
research each one."
How does the Spaulding classification define noncritical items?
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Those items that come into contact only with intact skin are considered
noncritical under the Spaulding system.
What factors are assessed during the PACU respiratory assessment?
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, Respiratory assessment comprises rate, rhythm, auscultation of breath
sounds for ventilatory adequacy, and the oxygen saturation level.
List the forces that contribute to injury of the skin and underlying tissue during
positioning.
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Pressure, shear, friction, moisture, heat, cold, and negativity contribute to
positioning injury.
Surgical site infections are usually caused by:
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the patient's own flora.
Which of the following is a personal monitoring device for radiation exposure?
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Film badge
What factors must be present to achieve steam sterilization?
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