Device instruments - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be considered? Select all that apply. - 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 stateme...

CST - NBSTSA app exams Tympanosplasty - Correct answer-Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time? - Correct answer-Regown and reglove the surgeon What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - Correct answer-Lateral What is the kraske posit...

Main role of sterile processing is: - provide reliable services to enhance quality of patient care instruments sets and patient care equipment processing and distributing must be done accurately and timely so: - patient care is not adversely affected Ethics is - doing the right thing Compliance with OSHA is - required by law Establishes sterile practice based on opinion, research and theory: - AAMI Reccomended practices are: - statements of sound principals based on scientific dat...

Which agency provides standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Central Service department? - NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) K-wire is used for which of the following procedures? - Orthopedic Which of the following is considered a critical device? - Retractors The final phase of Ethylene oxide sterilization cycle is: - Aeration Which of the following steam sterilization method uses series of vacuum and pressure pulse to remove air? - Prevacuum Which specialty dea...

A hysteroscope is an example of a/an correct answer: Rigid endoscope When using a flexible endoscope, instruments are introduced into the body through the: correct answer: Biopsy port True or false? More healthcare-associated infections are linked to contaminated endoscopes than any other device. correct answer: True True or false? It is important for all staff who process endoscopes to understand the point-of-use preparation and handling of endoscopes. correct answer: True The i...

An EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel may accept which of the following DNR instruments as valid? Verbal request from family A. Written non-hospital B. DNR or MOLST form C. Written healthcare proxy D. Written living will Written out-of...

The desired solution for cleaning instruments is A detergent The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called Asepsis What is burning in a class C fire energized electrical equipment Bowie dick tests should be run in Dynamic air removal steam sterilizers ___________ is and example of a fungus Athletes Foot Award given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to hospitals that satisfy factors that measure the strength and quality of nursing car...

NIFA STUDY GUIDE ALREADY GRADED The number one patient safety issue identified in a survey of peri-operative nurses is preventing: AnsWrong site/procedure/patient surgery Reprocessing (flashing) instruments in the OR is high risk because: Ans- OR personnel not properly trained to reprocess instruments To safely transfer and position patients in a manner that prevents shearing, personnel should use a mechanical lifting device for a supine-to-supine transfer of a patient weighing more than...

What is the difference between hearing instrument verification and validation? Select one: A. Verification measures take into account the patient's/client's opinions and perceptions in addition to determining the acoustic success of the hearing instrument fitting, while validation measures only include the patient's/client's opinions and perceptions B. Verification is a measure of the wearer's satisfaction with the hearing instrument fitting while validation is a measure of the fitting...

NIFA STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024 A+ REVIEW The number one patient safety issue identified in a survey of peri-operative nurses is preventing: - Correct Answer-Wrong site/procedure/patient surgery Reprocessing (flashing) instruments in the OR is high risk because: - Correct Answer-OR personnel not properly trained to reprocess instruments To safely transfer and position patients in a manner that prevents shearing, personnel should use a mechanical lifting device for a supi...