NIFA FINAL EXAM
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - Answer-metallic taste in
mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - Answer-ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - Answer-upper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - Answer-succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI compatible - Answer-
ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - Answer-mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - Answer-swaged
overpressurization can lead to - Answer-hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - Answer-lidocaine
,double gloving - Answer-the american college of surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery and
invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep - Answer-
moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - Answer-JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control - Answer-tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - Answer-3 week old neonate for cardiac
anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - Answer-vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - Answer-hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - Answer-at completion of the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position - Answer-compression of
abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of pathogens -
Answer-keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - Answer-closed gloving can only be used for initial gloving
,what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - Answer-cricoid pressure
during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical techs and nurses -
Answer-the cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - Answer-puritis, edema, erythema and visicles 6-48
hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - Answer-true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety - Answer-use of an OR
bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - Answer-passing sharp items using neutral / hands free
techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - Answer-bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - Answer-1 year
physical characteristic of suture - Answer-knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - Answer-wipe gloves clean, untie side of gown, grasp gown at
one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - Answer-institutional policy
, laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis - Answer-
inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - Answer-FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - Answer-C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - Answer-pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - Answer-memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - Answer-replacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy instruments
with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - Answer-trendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to - Answer-instrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to latex - Answer-
use powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens
patient right regarding consent - Answer-right to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral nerve block -
Answer-a toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and increasing flow rate in IV saline
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - Answer-metallic taste in
mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - Answer-ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - Answer-upper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - Answer-succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI compatible - Answer-
ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - Answer-mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - Answer-swaged
overpressurization can lead to - Answer-hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - Answer-lidocaine
,double gloving - Answer-the american college of surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery and
invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep - Answer-
moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - Answer-JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control - Answer-tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - Answer-3 week old neonate for cardiac
anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - Answer-vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - Answer-hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - Answer-at completion of the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position - Answer-compression of
abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of pathogens -
Answer-keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - Answer-closed gloving can only be used for initial gloving
,what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - Answer-cricoid pressure
during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical techs and nurses -
Answer-the cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - Answer-puritis, edema, erythema and visicles 6-48
hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - Answer-true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety - Answer-use of an OR
bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - Answer-passing sharp items using neutral / hands free
techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - Answer-bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - Answer-1 year
physical characteristic of suture - Answer-knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - Answer-wipe gloves clean, untie side of gown, grasp gown at
one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - Answer-institutional policy
, laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis - Answer-
inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - Answer-FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - Answer-C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - Answer-pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - Answer-memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - Answer-replacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy instruments
with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - Answer-trendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to - Answer-instrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to latex - Answer-
use powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens
patient right regarding consent - Answer-right to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral nerve block -
Answer-a toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and increasing flow rate in IV saline
