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Accountability for delegated tasks transfers entirely to the person receiving the task.
False. The delegating nurse remains accountable for appropriate delegation and oversight.
Advance directives support the ethical principle of patient ________.
Autonomy.
Alcohol-based hand rubs are effective when hands are not visibly ________.
Soiled.
All medications and solutions transferred from original containers must be ________.
Labeled.
All patients are treated as potentially infectious under standard precautions.
True. Standard precautions assume all blood and body fluids may transmit infection.
Altering documentation after discovering an error is acceptable if the original entry is removed.
False. Corrections must follow approved procedures that preserve the integrity of the original
record.
The antidote for LAST is intravenous ________ emulsion.
Lipid.
The antidote for malignant hyperthermia is ________.
Dantrolene.
Antihistamines alone are sufficient to treat anaphylaxis.
False. Antihistamines are adjuncts; epinephrine is the primary lifesaving treatment.
Any tear in a sterile drape can be ignored if it is not near the incision site.
False. Any compromise in barrier integrity may affect sterility and requires corrective action.
Asking for help is a sign of weakness in professional nursing.
False. Seeking assistance demonstrates accountability, patient advocacy, and commitment to
safe practice.
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Assertive communication supports effective ________ in clinical care.
Advocacy.
Assessment findings obtained before surgery serve as the patient's ________ data for
postoperative comparison.
Baseline.
Audits help ensure compliance with established ________.
Standards.
Biological indicators evaluate the sterilization process using highly resistant bacterial
________.
Spores.
Blood and body fluids are considered potentially ________ materials.
Infectious.
Care plan revisions should only occur after physician approval.
False. Nurses independently revise nursing interventions and evaluations within their scope of
practice while collaborating appropriately with the healthcare team.
Care plans should be considered ________ documents that evolve as patient needs change.
Dynamic.
Care plans should remain unchanged once surgery begins.
False. Care plans are dynamic and should be updated based on changing patient conditions,
intraoperative findings, and postoperative needs.
Cleaning must generally occur before ________ because organic debris can interfere with the
effectiveness of disinfectants.
Disinfection.
Clinical judgment combines knowledge, experience, evidence, and patient ________.
Data.
Clinical pathways aim to reduce unnecessary ________ in patient care.
Variation.
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Clinical pathways eliminate the need for individualized patient care.
False. They guide care but must be adapted to individual patient needs and clinical conditions.
CNOR certification represents commitment to professional ________.
Excellence.
Communication between team members is only necessary when a problem occurs.
False. Ongoing communication is essential throughout perioperative care to coordinate
treatment, anticipate needs, and prevent errors.
Communication failures are a major contributor to preventable patient ________.
Harm.
Communication should be clear, concise, complete, and ________.
Timely.
A comprehensive assessment integrates physical findings, psychosocial factors, cultural
considerations, and patient ________.
Preferences.
Constructive feedback should focus on ________ improvement rather than criticism.
Performance.
Continuous quality improvement relies on ongoing ________ cycles.
Evaluation.
A correct count guarantees that no surgical item remains in the patient.
False. Although counts reduce risk, additional assessment and investigation may still be
necessary if concerns exist.
Cost containment means choosing the cheapest product available regardless of quality.
False. Cost containment focuses on value, balancing effectiveness, safety, quality, and cost
considerations.
Critical thinking means following protocols exactly without deviation.
False. Critical thinking involves applying knowledge, clinical judgment, and evidence to
individual patient situations while appropriately using protocols as guidance.
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Accountability for delegated tasks transfers entirely to the person receiving the task.
False. The delegating nurse remains accountable for appropriate delegation and oversight.
Advance directives support the ethical principle of patient ________.
Autonomy.
Alcohol-based hand rubs are effective when hands are not visibly ________.
Soiled.
All medications and solutions transferred from original containers must be ________.
Labeled.
All patients are treated as potentially infectious under standard precautions.
True. Standard precautions assume all blood and body fluids may transmit infection.
Altering documentation after discovering an error is acceptable if the original entry is removed.
False. Corrections must follow approved procedures that preserve the integrity of the original
record.
The antidote for LAST is intravenous ________ emulsion.
Lipid.
The antidote for malignant hyperthermia is ________.
Dantrolene.
Antihistamines alone are sufficient to treat anaphylaxis.
False. Antihistamines are adjuncts; epinephrine is the primary lifesaving treatment.
Any tear in a sterile drape can be ignored if it is not near the incision site.
False. Any compromise in barrier integrity may affect sterility and requires corrective action.
Asking for help is a sign of weakness in professional nursing.
False. Seeking assistance demonstrates accountability, patient advocacy, and commitment to
safe practice.
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Assertive communication supports effective ________ in clinical care.
Advocacy.
Assessment findings obtained before surgery serve as the patient's ________ data for
postoperative comparison.
Baseline.
Audits help ensure compliance with established ________.
Standards.
Biological indicators evaluate the sterilization process using highly resistant bacterial
________.
Spores.
Blood and body fluids are considered potentially ________ materials.
Infectious.
Care plan revisions should only occur after physician approval.
False. Nurses independently revise nursing interventions and evaluations within their scope of
practice while collaborating appropriately with the healthcare team.
Care plans should be considered ________ documents that evolve as patient needs change.
Dynamic.
Care plans should remain unchanged once surgery begins.
False. Care plans are dynamic and should be updated based on changing patient conditions,
intraoperative findings, and postoperative needs.
Cleaning must generally occur before ________ because organic debris can interfere with the
effectiveness of disinfectants.
Disinfection.
Clinical judgment combines knowledge, experience, evidence, and patient ________.
Data.
Clinical pathways aim to reduce unnecessary ________ in patient care.
Variation.
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Clinical pathways eliminate the need for individualized patient care.
False. They guide care but must be adapted to individual patient needs and clinical conditions.
CNOR certification represents commitment to professional ________.
Excellence.
Communication between team members is only necessary when a problem occurs.
False. Ongoing communication is essential throughout perioperative care to coordinate
treatment, anticipate needs, and prevent errors.
Communication failures are a major contributor to preventable patient ________.
Harm.
Communication should be clear, concise, complete, and ________.
Timely.
A comprehensive assessment integrates physical findings, psychosocial factors, cultural
considerations, and patient ________.
Preferences.
Constructive feedback should focus on ________ improvement rather than criticism.
Performance.
Continuous quality improvement relies on ongoing ________ cycles.
Evaluation.
A correct count guarantees that no surgical item remains in the patient.
False. Although counts reduce risk, additional assessment and investigation may still be
necessary if concerns exist.
Cost containment means choosing the cheapest product available regardless of quality.
False. Cost containment focuses on value, balancing effectiveness, safety, quality, and cost
considerations.
Critical thinking means following protocols exactly without deviation.
False. Critical thinking involves applying knowledge, clinical judgment, and evidence to
individual patient situations while appropriately using protocols as guidance.
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