When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following 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: Ans - 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: Ans - 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. Ans - A. Preoperative verification B. Surgical site marking C. Time Out Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a device Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural basin to prevent splashing of the packaging solution Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the following EXCEPT? Ans - B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel. portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination. Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or to completely dry. AORN Periop 101- FINAL 2022 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. Ans - A. Allow enough time for alcohol based skin preparations lOMoAR cPSD|3013804 stages of general anesthesia affecting the patient? Ans - A. preoperative patient skin antisepsis? Ans - D. Prep should start at the pressure ulcer include: Select all that apply. Ans - A. Duration of the What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair? Ans - B. B. Do not use in an oxygen-enriched environment, such as the trachea when oxygen is being "blown over" the patient. D. Visually check the integrity and insulation of all cords and coagulation instruments before use. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead to development of preoperative procedure B. Exaggerated positions C. Circulatory disorders D. Malnutrition Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical thinking? Select all that apply. Ans - C. Informed practice D. Holistic thinking E. Unbiased thinking F. Reasoned application of a step by step process Laparotomy Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for site of the incision and move outwards. The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure to specimen splashing while pouring C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask. D. Use absorbent material and then triple rinse with water any area or surface where accidental formalin spillage occurs. E. Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible to persons unfamiliar with their use. After initial administration, which statement below the proper order of the 4 Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure What responsibilities do OR staf f members have in maintaining a safe OR environment? Select all that apply. Ans - A. Adhering to facility policies related to safety B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards. What are the 3 main factors to consider when assessing the patient for allergies? Ans - C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply. Ans - A. Avoid lOMoAR cPSD|3013804 sterilization is the recommended practice? Ans - D. Instruments may the following primary goals EXCEPT? Ans - A. Improve patient practices is indicated? Ans - B. Position knees over the break in the procedures is that MIS: Ans - A. Can be performed through smaller By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely use electrosurgery to the tissue. Ans - C. Cut and coagulate In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment options for - B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient. An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical incisions. While monitoring a patient undergoing local anesthesia, the nurse should be suspicious of systemic toxicity related to which of the following patient complaints? Select all that apply. Ans - B. Metallic taste C. Numbness of the lips D. Tinnitus E. Visual Disturbances To place a patient safely in TRENDELENBURG position, which of the following procedure bed to allow for knee flexion. The first step in the sterilization process of surgical instruments that have been used in case is: Ans - A. Cleaning The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to meet all of satisfaction When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action should be situation. B. Document the "Time Out" discrepancy C. Notify the manager or administrator D. Stop the procedure from beginning until the discrepancy is resolved Which of the following statements about the immediate use steam be immediate use steam sterilized only when there is insufficient time tot process by the preferred wrapped or container method. Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint Commission" list of DO-NOT-USE abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols? Ans - A. MS to: Ans - A. Call the patient's family to make them aware of the