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When should assistive technology be used when transfering a patient? correct answers When one
team member is required to lift more than 35lbs of patient
Time for surgeon to authenticate verbal orders (federal mandate, not hospital policy) correct
answers 48 hours
Examples of clinical alarms correct answers alarms on cardiac monitors anesthesia machines,
ventilators (visual, auditory or both)
Universal Protocol correct answers prevent wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong surgery
1. Preop/ procedure verification process
2. marking site
3. time out
* part of assessment phase of Nursing Process
National Patient Safety Goals
Examples of full body patient transfer devices correct answers air-assisted transfer mattresses
(hovermats), full body slides, mechanical lifting equipment
Examples of safety-engineered devices to prevent sharps injuries correct answers blunt suture
needles, safety scalpels, needless systems, alternate wound closures
Contact time correct answers specific length of time disinfectants can remain in contact w/
microorganisms to achieve disinfection
,For every time of equipment of supply used on or for patient, what document should always be
followed? correct answers IFU- manufacturer's instructions for use
Adverse reactions to polymethymethacrylate (bone cement) correct answers hypotension, cardiac
arrest, CVA, pulmonary embolism, fat embolism, hypersensitivity, thrombophlebitis, death
RN's action after hearing a verbal order from Dr correct answers read back the order
Symptoms of local anesthetic systemic toxicity correct answers metallic taste, confusion,
dizziness, numbness (initial phase)
Indication for use of BSS (Endosol) (balanced salt solution) correct answers keep eye moist
during surgery
Effective meds to reduce postop N/V correct answers Droperidol, Ondansetron, Promethazine
Maximum number of meds prep RN should compound in periop suite correct answers Three
What type of muscle cell is affected during MH? correct answers Skeletal
Examples of research evidence correct answers RCTs, systematic reviews, quasi-experimental
studies
Standardized language that reflects period nursing practices? correct answers Perioperative
Nursing Data Set (PNDS)
Examples of non-absorbable suture materials correct answers cotton, milk, nylon sutures
,implant that reduces tremors, involuntary movements, gait problems for Parkinson's correct
answers Deep brain stimulator
What is Unique Device Identification? correct answers FDA requirement; every device has a
number (also on package); for implantable life-supporting, sustaining devices
Risk assessment for pressure injuries correct answers Braden Scale, Munro Scale, Scott Triggers
Tool
Using prophylactic dressings applied to healthy skin that is at risk for pressure injury may reduce
effects of correct answers pressure, shear, friction
Scatter radiation correct answers reflected off patient, table, shielding, material (secondary
radiation)
risk to personnel in room
Leakage Radiation correct answers emanates from X-ray tube housing (secondary radiation)
Remnant Radiation correct answers exits patient & imparts image on film
poses little threat to personnel
The timing of the administration of a preoperative prophylactic antibiotic, when ordered for a
patient whose plan of care includes the use of a pneumatic tourniquet, should be based on the
correct answers goal of achieving optimal tissue concentration
& policy/ procedures of hospital
Limb occlusion pressure is the pneumatic
tourniquet pressure required to occlude
, ___________ blood flow in the limb. correct answers arterial
Before the pneumatic tourniquet is inflated, guidelines include the extremity may be
exsanguinated by correct answers using an elastic wrap
elevating the limb
The orthopedic surgeon and the anesthesia professional should determine the initial tourniquet
inflation pressure by measuringthe patient's correct answers limb occlusion pressure
During application of a pneumatic tourniquet to an extremity, the perioperative RN should
position the cuff tubing on or near the ___________ aspect of the extremity. correct answers
lateral
A perioperative RN develops a plan of care for a patient whose surgery includes the use of a
pneumatic tourniquet placed on her right lower extremity. Monitoring the patient's temperature
throughout the perioperative period is considered what part of the nursing process for this
patient? correct answers intervention
Maximum tourniquet cuff pressure for the
thigh should not exceed correct answers 350mmHg
When the use of monopolar electrosurgery is anticipated, after the application of a pneumatic
tourniquet, the perioperative RN should place a single-use dispersive electrode _____________
to the cuff. correct answers proximal
The employer must maintain the employee'sexposure record (ie, sharp incidents) for the duration
of employment plus ___ years? correct answers 30 years
When should assistive technology be used when transfering a patient? correct answers When one
team member is required to lift more than 35lbs of patient
Time for surgeon to authenticate verbal orders (federal mandate, not hospital policy) correct
answers 48 hours
Examples of clinical alarms correct answers alarms on cardiac monitors anesthesia machines,
ventilators (visual, auditory or both)
Universal Protocol correct answers prevent wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong surgery
1. Preop/ procedure verification process
2. marking site
3. time out
* part of assessment phase of Nursing Process
National Patient Safety Goals
Examples of full body patient transfer devices correct answers air-assisted transfer mattresses
(hovermats), full body slides, mechanical lifting equipment
Examples of safety-engineered devices to prevent sharps injuries correct answers blunt suture
needles, safety scalpels, needless systems, alternate wound closures
Contact time correct answers specific length of time disinfectants can remain in contact w/
microorganisms to achieve disinfection
,For every time of equipment of supply used on or for patient, what document should always be
followed? correct answers IFU- manufacturer's instructions for use
Adverse reactions to polymethymethacrylate (bone cement) correct answers hypotension, cardiac
arrest, CVA, pulmonary embolism, fat embolism, hypersensitivity, thrombophlebitis, death
RN's action after hearing a verbal order from Dr correct answers read back the order
Symptoms of local anesthetic systemic toxicity correct answers metallic taste, confusion,
dizziness, numbness (initial phase)
Indication for use of BSS (Endosol) (balanced salt solution) correct answers keep eye moist
during surgery
Effective meds to reduce postop N/V correct answers Droperidol, Ondansetron, Promethazine
Maximum number of meds prep RN should compound in periop suite correct answers Three
What type of muscle cell is affected during MH? correct answers Skeletal
Examples of research evidence correct answers RCTs, systematic reviews, quasi-experimental
studies
Standardized language that reflects period nursing practices? correct answers Perioperative
Nursing Data Set (PNDS)
Examples of non-absorbable suture materials correct answers cotton, milk, nylon sutures
,implant that reduces tremors, involuntary movements, gait problems for Parkinson's correct
answers Deep brain stimulator
What is Unique Device Identification? correct answers FDA requirement; every device has a
number (also on package); for implantable life-supporting, sustaining devices
Risk assessment for pressure injuries correct answers Braden Scale, Munro Scale, Scott Triggers
Tool
Using prophylactic dressings applied to healthy skin that is at risk for pressure injury may reduce
effects of correct answers pressure, shear, friction
Scatter radiation correct answers reflected off patient, table, shielding, material (secondary
radiation)
risk to personnel in room
Leakage Radiation correct answers emanates from X-ray tube housing (secondary radiation)
Remnant Radiation correct answers exits patient & imparts image on film
poses little threat to personnel
The timing of the administration of a preoperative prophylactic antibiotic, when ordered for a
patient whose plan of care includes the use of a pneumatic tourniquet, should be based on the
correct answers goal of achieving optimal tissue concentration
& policy/ procedures of hospital
Limb occlusion pressure is the pneumatic
tourniquet pressure required to occlude
, ___________ blood flow in the limb. correct answers arterial
Before the pneumatic tourniquet is inflated, guidelines include the extremity may be
exsanguinated by correct answers using an elastic wrap
elevating the limb
The orthopedic surgeon and the anesthesia professional should determine the initial tourniquet
inflation pressure by measuringthe patient's correct answers limb occlusion pressure
During application of a pneumatic tourniquet to an extremity, the perioperative RN should
position the cuff tubing on or near the ___________ aspect of the extremity. correct answers
lateral
A perioperative RN develops a plan of care for a patient whose surgery includes the use of a
pneumatic tourniquet placed on her right lower extremity. Monitoring the patient's temperature
throughout the perioperative period is considered what part of the nursing process for this
patient? correct answers intervention
Maximum tourniquet cuff pressure for the
thigh should not exceed correct answers 350mmHg
When the use of monopolar electrosurgery is anticipated, after the application of a pneumatic
tourniquet, the perioperative RN should place a single-use dispersive electrode _____________
to the cuff. correct answers proximal
The employer must maintain the employee'sexposure record (ie, sharp incidents) for the duration
of employment plus ___ years? correct answers 30 years
