Most sensitive to dosage errors - correct answer pediatric patients
medication reconciliation - correct answer promote safe pt outcomes related to medication administration
contraindication to tourniquet use for carpal tunnel surgery - correct answer dialysis access device
part of surgical safety checklist - correct answer any special equipment, devices, or implants will be needed
organization responsible for accepted nursing diagnoses - correct answer NANDA
surgical site marking - correct answer surgeon before pt receives any sedation
Risk for DVT - correct answer hx of varicosities
active warming of patient with forced air should begin - correct answer preop holding area
increased risk for developing pressure ulcer - correct answer poor preoperative nutritional status
purpose of preoperative assessment - correct answer to develop pt's plan of care
preoperative hair removal - correct answer moisten the area to be prepped and use a disposable clipper
best time for SCDs - correct answer before induction of anesthesia
transferring 18 lb patient - correct answer lateral transfer device, one caregiver, one anesthesia
ionizing radiation puts pt at risk for - correct answer impaired skin integrity
importance of removing tongue ring prior to surgery - correct answer if piercing is dislodged while ET tube is being placed, it could block airway or get pushed into lung
pt statement regarding total abdominal hysterectomy - correct answer "I'm having my uterus removed" pt at increased risk for impaired tissue integrity - correct answer intermittent claudication
purpose of perioperative plan of care - correct answer assist pt in meeting desired outcomes
sx: persistent cough w/ blood tinged sputum, night sweats, loss of appetite w/ signification weight loss - correct answer delay cleaning of the OR until the air exchange
system has had time to remove 99% of particles, 28 minutes
hispanic pt, consent is only available in english - correct answer call medical interpreter
surgeon is anxious to get pt draped ASAP after prepping - correct answer remind surgeon that allowing prep to dry will prevent volatile fumes from being trapped under drapes
primary source of waste anesthesia gas - correct answer anesthesia professional's practice (intention overflow)
treatment for local anesthetic systemic toxicity - correct answer 20% lipid emulsion
supine with arms greater than 90 degrees causes - correct answer brachial plexus injury
correct time to label medications and solutions - correct answer at time when med is delivered to field
plan for right breast procedure but find wire in left breast - correct answer postone prepping until discrepancy is resolved
potential harm from povidone-iodine - correct answer thyroid dysfunction
advanced breast cancer is spreading, pt is comatose and husband consents for bronchoscopy - RN feels uncomfortable and should - correct answer call supervisor and
ask for ethics consult
steep trendelenberg puts pt at risk for - correct answer decreased tidal volumes caused by pressure of abdominal contents against diaphragm
unsterile person may perform a two-step skin prep using - correct answer sterile gloves donned int he open-glove fashion
type of fire extinguisher used for electrical fire - correct answer halon extinguisher, doesn't leave any residue on the equipment
PPE for risk of exposure to blood and body fluids - correct answer gloves, surgical masks, fluid-resistant gowns, and eye protection