Periop 101 Final Test Questions With All Correct Answers.

If a biological indicator shows a positive growth, which of the following steps in necessary? a. The sterilizer should be taken out of service b. Any items processed in the load should be recalled c. The BI should be reported to the manager or charge nurse d. All of the above are true - Answer-d. All of the above Which bacteria is used in biological indicators to determine the survival of spores? a. Staphylococcus aureus b. Geobacillus stearothermophilus c. Enterococcus d. Escherichia coli - Answer-b. Geobacillus stearotherophilus Which of the following surgical complications is unlikely to be related to improper positioning? a. Joint dislocation b. hypoglycemiac. Peripheral nerve damage d. Hypoventillation - Answer-b. Hypoglycemia Before accepting an item to the sterile field, the scrub person is responsible for checking the: a. color of the indicator tape b. chemical indicator of integrator inside the package c. wrapper for stains or wetness d. expirations date - Answer-b. chemical indicator or integrator inside the package In an operating room department, which area is most likely to be unrestricted? a. Scrub sinks b. Instrument processing area c. Patient preoperative area d. Clean storage supply area - Answer-c. Patient preoperative What is the unrestricted zone - Answer-personnel may wear street clothes What is the semi-restricted zone - Answer-personnel must wear scrub clothes and caps What is the restricted zone - Answer-personnel must wear scrub clothes, caps and masksAn injury to the patient when the skin remains stable which the tissue beneath is lifted is caused by: a. friction b. shearing c. pressure d. none - Answer-b. shearing