NIFA STUDY GUIDE questions with correct answers

The number one patient safety issue identified in a survey of peri-operative nurses is preventing: Answer Wrong site/procedure/patient surgery Reprocessing (flashing) instruments in the OR is high risk because: Answer OR personnel not properly trained to reprocess instruments To safely transfer and position patients in a manner that prevents shearing, personnel should use a mechanical lifting device for a supine-to-supine transfer of a patient weighing more than: Answer 157 lbs _______________ should be the primary decision makers for what equipment and supplies are purchased and stocked in the difficult airway management cart. Answer Anesthesia personnel Proper specimen management techniques prevent errors and include all of the following EXCEPT: Answer Receiving specimens from the surgical field then affixing patient label to each Preventing surgical fires is a top priority for all OR personnel and members of the surgical team should perform all of the following duties EXCEPT: Answer Perform a weekly fire risk assessment Peri-operative hypothermia is an important issue for all anesthetized patients because of all of the following EXCEPT: Answer Increases risk of renal failure