AORN Quizzes Questions with 100% Correct Answers Latest Version 2024 Verified
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AORN Quizzes Questions with 100% Correct
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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 wo...
AORN Quizzes Questions with 100% Correct
Answers | Latest Version 2024 | Verified
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 during surgical hand antisepsis?
a. a bracelet
b. a ring
c. a watch
d. none of these - ✔✔d. none of these
what actions should be taken first to remove a gown and gloves after the completion of a surgical
procedure? - ✔✔with gloved hands, pull the gown away from your body, breaking the ties, roll it into a
bundle, and only touching the outside of the gown
if your sterile glove becomes contaminated during a surgery, what action should you take first? - ✔✔ask
a non scrubbed team member to remove the contaminated glove
which is true regarding general skin antiseptic application
a. prep in a back and forth motion when using a CHG-based antiseptic
b. begin prepping the patient while positioning is being done
c. dilute the skin prep solutions when requested by the physician
, d. prep as small an area as possible - ✔✔a. prep in a back and forth motion when using CHG-based
antiseptics
which of the following is NOT a patient risk factor for SSI?
a. patient's knowledge of the condition
b. tobacco use
c. diabetes
d. increased age - ✔✔a. patients knowledge of the condtition
which statement is true concerning iodine skin antiseptics?
a. reseach confirms a connection between shellfish allergies and iodine-based contrast media
b. iodine is the chemical agent responsible for iodine-based skin prep reactions
c. iodine is found in thyroid hormones, amino acids, and other body substances
d. those with a shellfish allergy will have an iodine-based skin prep reaction - ✔✔c. iodine is found in
thyroid hormones, amino acids, and other body substances
what is the prep time of an alcohol based CHG product on dry skin? - ✔✔30 seconds
which measure should be included as part of an extremity prep?
a. prep the leg circumferentially from the tourniquet to the knee
b. cover the distal edge of the tourniquet with a impervious drape to prevent patient injury
c. prep only the anterior portion of the leg for a knee surgery
d. apply the tourniquet after the skin prep has been completed - ✔✔b. cover the distal edge of the
tourniquet with an impervious drape to prevent patient injury
hair that is removed from the head for a cranial procedure:
a. is removed 24h prior to the surgery
b. is bagged and disposed of
c. corresponds with the exact location of the prep area
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