Periop 101 Exam with Questions and Solutions

Periop 101 Exam with Questions and Solutions Which of the following methods of estimating blood loss is the responsibility of the RN Circulator? a. Estimating blood in surgical sponges b. Weighing surgical sponges c. Ordering lab values d. Requesting the use of a cell saver. ANSWER b. Weighing surgical sponges The principle of covering or uncovering a sterile field include: a. Covering multiple sterile fields to allow for quick turnover b. Covering a portion of a sterile field until needed. c. covering a sterile field with one uncuffed drape d. removing a cover by lifting the drape from below the sterile field. ANSWER B. There are 3 types of wound healing. Choose the option that describes secondary intention: a. The wound is approximated with no wound separation b. the wound is cleaned, debrided, and packed. c. the wound is vascularized. d. delaying healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation. ANSWER D. Which description of additional skin closure options is applicable to a zipper closure? a. Limited to use for superficial wounds b. easier to remove than sutures