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What is the Nursing Practice Act? A A Federal Law that is designed to protect the public from incompetent nursing caregivers B A detailed list of activities carried out by nurses during their daily work. C It is a body of State law that mandates the State Nursing Board to set out the scope of practice and responsibilities for RNs in that state. D Is charged with tracking and investigating public health trends Correct Answer It is a body of State law that mandates the State Nursing Board to set out the scope of practice and responsibilities for RNs in that state. The following patient is at risk for latex allergy and should not have latex products used in their care: A All patients should have latex free supplies during surgery since a history is not always possible B A 40-year-old appendectomy patient who reports that she has worked in healthcare for 17 years C A 13-year-old boy who is having his tonsils removed after several infections over the last two years D A 24-year-old mother during the vaginal delivery of her first child Correct Answer A 40-year-old appendectomy patient who reports that she has worked in healthcare for 17 years The circulator observes the scrub nurse as she picks up a disposable scalpel blade with gloved fingers and is attempting to attach it to the reusable scalpel handle. How should the circulator respond? A No response is required. Fingers are more dexterous allowing the blade to be easily fitted onto the handle B Suggest the scrub nurse lay the blade on the Mayo stand and slide the handle onto the blade. C Tell the scrub nurse to hold the blade in a clamp or needle holder and advance it onto the handle. D Say nothing to disrupt the scrub nurse but use this example to reinforce to the OR manager the need for only disposable scalpels. Correct Answer Tell the scrub nurse to hold the blade in a clamp or needle holder and advance it onto the handle. The lowest postoperative infection rates are associated with cases where the hair was: A Not removed B Shaved C Removed using clippers D Removed using a depilatory cream Correct Answer Not removed An OR Manager notices a circulating nurse removing her jacket to perform the surgical skin prep for them patient. The manager requests that the circulator put the jacket back on and snap it closed to prepare the patient’s skin. This request is made because: A To prevent contamination of the prep area by the circulator caused by shedding B Normally, bare arms would be okay but today there is a wound on the circulator’s arm C The circulator wore the scrub shirt and pants to a meeting prior to the case and so should be covered to return to patient care D The room the circulator was assigned was cold Correct Answer To prevent contamination of the prep area by the circulator caused by shedding The perioperative nurse must perform Immediate Use Steam Sterilization for a small instrument set with metal instruments that includes a Yankauer Suction and a small powered instrument. What cycle should be used? A 121.1°C (250°F) for 10 minutes B 132.2°C (270°F) for 4 minutes C Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the set and container D Follow the OSHA standards Correct Answer Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the set and container How long can the sterile supplies in an unused room be open before it must be discarded? A 2 Hours B 1 Hour C 4 Hours D There is no specific amount of time Correct Answer There is no specific amount of time.