AORN Quizzes

AORN Quizzes Which law mandate that a hospital must report all incidents from defective equipment or user error that contribute to a patient's death or serious injury - The safe medical decice act of 1990 Protective eyewear worn during laser surgery - Must be specific to the latter, it's wavelength and optical density After source elimination and substitution , what is the next highest level to decrease patient and team members exposure to surgical smoke - Surgical smoke evacuation Where should the dispersive pad for the electrosurgical unit be placed on the patient - Close to the surgical site on a large well perfused muscle Which surgical practices may increase the risk for fire during surgery - The electrosurgical pencil layin on the drape Ionizing radiation example - X ray Non ionizing radiation therapy example - Laser Occupational exposure to radiation can be reduced by the following principles of - Time Distance Shielding What resource should be available to the surgical team when questions arise on how to safety use the surgical equipment - Manufacturers IFU A patient who is experiencing severe pain, a lack of sensation, Ed's a, vascular compromise and restricted Movement in the extremely after the use of a pneumatic tourniquet is most likely exhibiting the clinical manifestations of - Compartment syndrome Which of the following would be an appropriate action for the PeriOp nurse when assisting with anesthesia (to prevent aspiration) - Apply criocoid pressure if needed during intubation Basic monitoring for pt with anesthesia - BP, pulse, 02 What drug is used to reverse Valium and midazolam - Flumazenil How can the PeriOp nurse assist anesthesia with placement of a spinal or epidural block - Calm the pt What complication can arise with tourniquet deflation at the end of a Bier block procedure - Bolts of anesthetic What is the most consistent indicator of malignant hyperthermia during a surgical intervention - Sustained end tital co2 What are the signs the ot is experiencing local anesthetic system toxicity - Ringing in the ears, dizziness, peri oral tingling Which assessment factor is important to include when screening patient for potential risk of malignant hyperthermia - Fam hx which area is considered a sterile area of a surgical gown - front of the gown how often should surgical gloves be changed during surgery - every 90-150 mins how should a surgical hand rub be applied - according to manufactures instructions what is an example of a glove perforation indicator system - inner glove is a different color from the outer glove for initial gloving after you have donned a sterile gown, what self gloving technique should you use? - closed gloving you are helping a team member don sterile gown and gloves. assist the team member by - releasing the gown and stepping away once the team members arms are in the gown you are assigned to scrub for a surgical procedure and you know there will be a high risk of blood and fluid exposure and a significant amount of fluid drainage and irrigation. which ansi/aami class of surgical gown should you wear? - level 4 which of the following should be worn on the hands