When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following

statementshould be considered? Select all that apply. --------- CORRECT

ANSWER --------------------------------------------------------------------------A. It

involves mental discipline & the ability to speak out

B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.

D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles of aseptic

technique.

In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you

about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The following statements are true

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ANSWER ----A. Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters.

C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are

present.E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and

75 degree

F.

You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will need: -------

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CORRECT ANSWER ----A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other

than

the main instrument table) for closed gloving.

The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all that apply. -------

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CORRECT ANSWER ----A. Preoperative verification

B. Surgical site

markingC. Time Out

Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a

medication vialto the sterile field? --------- CORRECT ANSWER D. Use a

sterile transfer device

Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural

absorbable suture? --------- CORRECT ANSWER C. Open the package

carefully over a small

basin to prevent splashing of the packaging solution

Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the following EXCEPT? ---

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CORRECT ANSWER ---- B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other

personnel.

What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? --------- CORRECT ANSWER