Term 1 of 228
Which documents does a facility create based on governmental regulations, accrediting agency
regulations, and AORN guidelines?
Appeal process
Policy and procedures
Under the patient
Laws and ordinances
Term 2 of 228
The definition of ..... is when mositure soaks through drapes, gowns, packages and renders the
item contaminated.
strikeout
strikeover
strikeup
strikethrough
Term 3 of 228
During surgery, the scrub person notices a defect in the insulation coating of one of the
instruments. What should they do?
cover the defect with clear dressing
continue to pass the instrument to the surgeon
use a scanner to see if the defect affects the function of the instrument
ask the circulator to get a replacement instrument
,Term 4 of 228
Whish US law guarantees the privacy of individuals receiving health care services and the
confidentially of their health information?
OSHA
FERPA
CLIA
HIPPA
Term 5 of 228
Which of the following is an example of direct expense in the perioperative department?
annual payment for legal services
salary of finance manager
utility bills
wages of full-time employees who use timecards to track hours.
Term 6 of 228
Which statement about standing orders/ reprinted orders is true?
surgeons should review their standing orders for accuracy.
standing orders do not need to be documented
standing orders should not be used in the OR
standing orders always expire after 6 months
,Term 7 of 228
When should the sterile field be prepared?
several hours before the surgery begins
immediately after the surgery has started
as close to the time of surgery as possible.
only after the patient is anesthetized
Term 8 of 228
What cleaning is conducted between each procedure?
Weight
Revenue
Turnover
Labor Market
Term 9 of 228
Which of the following is true regarding general skin antiseptic application
dilute skin prep solutions when requested by the physician.
begin prepping the patient while patient positioning is being done
prep as small an area as possible
prep in a back and forth motion when using CHG-based antiseptic.
, Term 10 of 228
how are bullets handled during a procedure
grasped with a metal instrument with protective rubber shods and placed in a nonmetal
basin.
grasped with a metal instrument and placed in a metal basin
grasped with a metal instrument with protective shods and placed into metal basin
grasped with metal instrument with protective shods and placed in lap sponge.
Term 11 of 228
What resource should be available to the surgical team when questions arise on how to safely use
surgical equipment.
Move back to back or face to face
All of the above
Under the Patient
The manufacture IFU
Term 12 of 228
Coefficient of friction is an element of which suture material characteristic?
needle configuration
handling
physical
tissue-retraction
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