CSFA Fundamentals and Surgical Safety
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
A patient was transferred to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) by the anesthesia provider and
perioperative nurse. A hand-off report was given, using situation, background, assessment,
recommendation (SBAR) format, to the accepting PACU nurse. The first element of information
that should be presented in the hand-off report is: patient identification and procedure
performed.
If a staff person receives a needlestick injury, what is the first corrective action? Wash
wound with soap and water; flush mucous membranes.
Contact with infected patients or infectious material places healthcare workers at risk for
occupational-acquired infection. Which communicable disease are healthcare workers at risk for
acquiring or transmitting? Seasonal influenza
Select the appropriate nursing action that supports hands-free instrument passing and sharps
safety. Create a neutral hands-free area between the scrub person and surgeon with a basin
or magnetic mat.
, Select the guideline that complements the design of the culture of safety model.
Incorporate safe practices into your daily work when handling sharps.
A neutral zone is a predetermined location on the surgical field where sharps are placed for
retrieval by the surgeon. Which of the following is a best practice for the use of the neutral zone?
Announce the transfer of each sharp before placing it in the neutral zone.
Which of the following may be a consequence of high-dose or full-body radiation?
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens occurs during all phases of the perioperative process.
Observing safety precautions during all phases of surgery, from setup to cleanup, reduces the
number of injuries and exposures for all OR personnel. For the prevention of sharps injuries in
the pre-procedure and post-procedure phases, which safe handling practices reflect appropriate
nursing actions? Use standardized sterile field setups throughout the surgical service
department.
Transport reusable sharps in a safe, closed container to the decontamination cleanup area.
Do not place hands or fingers into a container to dispose of a device.
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
A patient was transferred to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) by the anesthesia provider and
perioperative nurse. A hand-off report was given, using situation, background, assessment,
recommendation (SBAR) format, to the accepting PACU nurse. The first element of information
that should be presented in the hand-off report is: patient identification and procedure
performed.
If a staff person receives a needlestick injury, what is the first corrective action? Wash
wound with soap and water; flush mucous membranes.
Contact with infected patients or infectious material places healthcare workers at risk for
occupational-acquired infection. Which communicable disease are healthcare workers at risk for
acquiring or transmitting? Seasonal influenza
Select the appropriate nursing action that supports hands-free instrument passing and sharps
safety. Create a neutral hands-free area between the scrub person and surgeon with a basin
or magnetic mat.
, Select the guideline that complements the design of the culture of safety model.
Incorporate safe practices into your daily work when handling sharps.
A neutral zone is a predetermined location on the surgical field where sharps are placed for
retrieval by the surgeon. Which of the following is a best practice for the use of the neutral zone?
Announce the transfer of each sharp before placing it in the neutral zone.
Which of the following may be a consequence of high-dose or full-body radiation?
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens occurs during all phases of the perioperative process.
Observing safety precautions during all phases of surgery, from setup to cleanup, reduces the
number of injuries and exposures for all OR personnel. For the prevention of sharps injuries in
the pre-procedure and post-procedure phases, which safe handling practices reflect appropriate
nursing actions? Use standardized sterile field setups throughout the surgical service
department.
Transport reusable sharps in a safe, closed container to the decontamination cleanup area.
Do not place hands or fingers into a container to dispose of a device.
