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How do you do self-gowning and gloving relief members for a surgical team? Open sterile gown and gloves on a separate surface using aseptic technique Most effective way to reduce possibility of contamination of sterile field during induction, positioning and prep of patient Surgical field should be covered during high activity in the OR Metal instruments stored with rubber protective tips need to be sterilized with this method Remove the rubber tips and sterilize the instrumen...

During preoperative verification the nurse notes the patient has an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The nurse ensures the device is turned off prior to the planned procedure because the _______________________ can deprogram the device and cause it to trigger during the procedure. A. wavelength B. audible length C. electrical component D. volume A. wavelength Which of the following actions demonstrates a key physical attribute of the RN circulator? A. quickly anticipati...

Several experimental studies have shown a significant decrease in SSI for Class ______ procedures when using pulsed xenon ultraviolet light systems A. I B. II C. III D. IV A. I researchers have found that pulsed xenon UV light systems significantly decreased SSI rates in Class I procedures, hospital-acquired vancomycin-resistant enterococci infection rates and contamination of high touch surfaces in the OR improved communication and use of __________ is associated with a significant...

When should assistive technology be used when transfering a patient? When one team member is required to lift more than 35lbs of patient Time for surgeon to authenticate verbal orders (federal mandate, not hospital policy) 48 hours Examples of clinical alarms alarms on cardiac monitors anesthesia machines, ventilators (visual, auditory or both) Universal Protocol prevent wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong surgery 1. Preop/ procedure verification process 2. mark...

What are the three elements of the fire triangle? What are the most common surgical sites of pt fires? What is the most common source that contributes to 90% of OR fires? -oxidizer, ignition source, fuel -chest, neck, face, head -Electrosurgical units FIRE TRIANGLE: Name IGNITION sources in the OR Name FUEL sources in the OR Name OXIDIZERS in the OR what is the most common fuel source in the OR? -Electrosurgical units, drills, heated probes, lasers, electrocautery devices, fiber...

What are the three elements of the fire triangle? What are the most common surgical sites of pt fires? What is the most common source that contributes to 90% of OR fires? -oxidizer, ignition source, fuel -chest, neck, face, head -Electrosurgical units FIRE TRIANGLE: Name IGNITION sources in the OR Name FUEL sources in the OR Name OXIDIZERS in the OR what is the most common fuel source in the OR? -Electrosurgical units, drills, heated probes, lasers, electrocautery devices, fiber...

While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the pt R knee has been marked by the surgeon but the pt is scheduled for the L Knee arthroplasty. What is the best action for the nurse? verify with the surgeon A pt age 7 is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at the ambulatory surgery center. During the preoperative telephone interview, the mother asks the preoperative nurse if her daughter will be able to take her favorite stuffed animal into the OR. Which of th...

What is the leading and most costly occupational health problem in the united states? - headache - needlesticks and sharps injury resulting in exposures to transmissible diseases - overexertion leading to back strains sand sprain - overwork leading to fatigue overexertion leading to back strains sand sprain when should leak testing of a flexible endoscope be performed? - after manual cleaning and before it is placed into cleaning solution - after manual cleaning and being place...

Which patient population is more sensitive to dosage errors A. Male patients 25-40 B. Bariatric patients C. A patient with a history of polypharmacy D. Pediatric patients D. Pediatric patients The National Patient Safety Goals directed at improving staff communication review the need for A. ensuring important test results are communicated to the right person on time B. transferring patients to the correct next level of care C. completing perioperative charting prior to transfer to...

Cholecystectomy incision needed Krocher's incision Gallbladder, Liver incision name Midline incision Appendicitis incsion Mc Burney's Pont incision Incision for GYN Pelvic Surgery and Prostatic Surgery Pfannenstiel incision Normal Hemoglobin levels for men 13.5-17.5 Normal Hemoglobin for women 12-16 Na+ normal level 135-145 Normal Potassium Level 3.5-5.0 Normal Ph level 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 normal level 35-45 PaO2 norma...

Diabetes: The passenger has been given a sugary drink. There is an improvement in their condition. What do you do next? Give another sugary drink; advise to see a doctor What are signs and symptoms for both types of Diabetes? weakness fainting; sweating profusely; waxy look to the skin; rapid pulse; shallow breathing; confusion; pale and cold skin; the limbs may tremble; slurred speech; a deteriorating level of response; strange behavior; acetone smell from breath ...

The notification of emergency PA to the cabin crew is done by whom? Captain (if the captain is incapacitated - by the First officer) Where would you stow an unusual cabin item eg. Cello? On a seat next to a window, not in an emergency row What are the three levels of turbulence? Light Moderate Severe After an evacuation, CC must carry out crowd control procedures. What do we mean by this? (5) Stay in control - do not let pax take control; Be forceful and shout with au...

What is the CC chain of command based on? Seniority Role of CC Safety of passengers, crew & aircraft How many hours before duty should you stop consuming alcohol? 8 hours Which organization is responsible for surveillance and oversight of training & operation standards in Ireland? IAA What should CC cover in there 30 second review? Emergency safety procedures How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their well-being? Every 20 minutes ...

What is the dangerous goods spillage drill? Captain....................Notify Item.....................Identify Gloves(latex and fire gloves)........................DON PBE(If fumes present)........................DON Passengers.......................move away from area Possible signs of dangerous goods spillage could include: - a bad smell/door - abnormal noise e.g escaping gas - hot spots on cabin floor - liquid dripping from overhead locker - powder substance in the overhead ...

Why do we need aviation security? To protect passengers, crew, aircraft, facilities against acts of unlawful interference. What is the objective of security training? To ensure crew gain competencies relevant to their security duties, so they can efficiently help passengers, crew, aircraft and facilities against acts of unlawful interference. What is IED? Improvised Explosive Device What is hijacking? An operation where the terrorist seize control of some type of vehicle...

What are the full names of the following airports? STN PIK CIA MAD NYO STN - London Stansted PIK - Glasgow Preswick CIA - Ciampino MAD - Madrid NYO - Stockholm Skavsta Explain the following terminology? AFT IAA Ditching PA THOB AFT - Towards the tail of the ac IAA - Irish Aviation Authority Ditching - Emergency landing on water PA - Passenger announcement THOB - Total Heads on board How many CC are required on a Boeing 737-800 ac? Explain. 4 Cabin crew. 50 Pass...

Where should you place the needle or syringe after collecting it? In an empty bottle or container. If none are available empty the first aid kit into a bag and put the needle into the empty box What is the CC chain of command based on? Based on rank and who has been there for the longest. What is the primary role of CC? Safety of passengers, crew & aircraft How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop consuming alcohol according to Ryanair requirements? 8 hours b...

Sustainable competitive advantage Competitors are unable (or unwilling) to duplicate the benefits of a firm's strategy How is sustainable competitive advantage created? created through a value-creating strategy, based on core competencies critical strategic strategy disruptive technology Disruptive technology destroy value; create markets what is critical to strategic success? Developing a shared vision and mission statement two models involved in competi...

Strategy An integrated set of goal-directed actions a firm takes to gain and sustain competitive advantages. Vision What do we want to accomplish? Mission How do we accomplish our goals? And what do we do to accomplish our goals? Stakeholders organizations, groups, and individuals. They can affect or are affected by a firm's actions. Competitive Advantage superior performance relative to other competitors in the same industry or the industry average. Sust...

What is strategy? An integrated set of goal-directed actions a firm takes to gain and sustain competitive advantage. What are the 2 business analysis? Internal and External. What are the 3 business strategies? 1) Cost, 2) Differentiation, 3) Innovation. What is competitive advantage? Superior performance relative to other competitors in the same industry or the industry average. How do you assess competitive advantage? Compare firm performance to a benchmark. ...