WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
A perioperative nurse is assessing patients
for DVT risk factors prior to lower limb
surgeries. Based on the following
,descriptions, which patient DOES NOT have
risk factor(s) for DVT?
A. A 35 year old patient on prolonged bed
rest
B. A 70 year old smoker with no history of
significant medical problems
C. An obese 45 year old who is otherwise
healthy
D. A 20 year old non-smoking athlete with
a left anterior cruciate ligament tear -
ANSWER-D. A 20 year old non-smoking
athlete with a left anterior cruciate
ligament tear
The average estimated number of surgical
fires every year in the United States is:
A. 20 to 30
,B. 200 to 240
C. 700 to 1000
D. 2000 to 2500
E. 2500 to 2700 - ANSWER-B. 200 to 240
Choose the FALSE statement about
perioperative fire prevention and
management plans.
A. They should be developed by a
multidisciplinary group of key stakeholders
B. They should describe key content and
frequency of fire safety education activities
C. They should specify policies and
procedures for fire prevention and response
, D. They generally are not needed unless
required by a health care facility's insurance
policy
E. They should specify team member roles
and responsibilities during fire prevention
and response - ANSWER-D. They generally
are not needed unless required by a health
care facility's insurance policy
The three components of the fire triangle
are oxidizing source, ignition source, and
fuel source.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
The three overriding principles of operating
room fire safety are: