Healthstream Module Quizzes| 228 Questions & Answers 100% Correct

The airflow in an OR has a(n) ...... pressure relationship to the adjacent OR hallway? - ANSWER-Positive Which of the following areas in a perioperative environment is considered a restricted area? - ANSWER-Operating Room Which team member establishes the sterile field and passes instruments to the surgeon? - ANSWER-scrub person What is the primary medication to treat a patient experiencing a malignant hyperthermia (MH) crisis? - ANSWER-Dantrolene sodium Which of the following is NOT a fire prevention practice during surgery? 1. place the electrosurgical pencil in a holster when not in use. 2. have fluids for irrigation immediately available on the sterile field. 3. include a discussion of the fire risk assessment during the preop briefing. 4. verify the patient's position during the time out. - ANSWER-4. Verify the patient's position during the time out. What is considered an ignition source that may cause a fire to ignite during surgery? - ANSWER-electrosurgery and laser. Which intervention should be implemented immediately when a fire occurs in a patient's airway? - ANSWER-remove the endotracheal tube and any segments of the burned tube that remain in the airway. An anesthesia professional states, "this patient is experiencing local anesthetic systemic toxicity." The periop RN should be prepared to assist with the administration of? - ANSWER-20% lipid emulsion therapy. what is recognized as a primary means to prevent health-care associated infections? - ANSWER-Hand hygiene