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Which of the following characteristics of drape materials is
correct - Answer-Flame retardant
Which of the following types of patients is at risk for
developing a latex sensitivity? - Answer-Child with spina
bifida
Which of the following should be confirmed before
administration of any blood product? - Answer-Date of
expiration
The recommended minimum number of air exchanges in
the OR is? - Answer-15 times an hour with three
exchanges of fresh air
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IF a surgical assistant places the operative patient's well
being above all other factors, then the surgical assistant is
said to have a strong: - Answer-Surgical conscience
Skin preparation solution under a patient may result in: -
Answer-Chemical burns
The frozen section examination provides the surgeon with
a: - Answer-Quick preliminary diagnosis
When assisting the surgeon with the draping, where
should the surgical assistant stand in relation to the
surgeon? - Answer-On the opposite side of the OR table
from the surgeon
Traffic patterns in the surgery department are designed to:
- Answer-Aid in preventing surgical site infections
What is the principal goal of suctioning blood and body
fluids from the wound? - Answer-Improve wound visibility
The principal goal of the surgical assistant during the
surgical procedure is to: - Answer-Provide exposure
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Studies show that the lowest infection rates have been
obtained in surgical cases where patient body hair was: -
Answer-Not removed
A hemodynamic complication in the patient could be
caused by: - Answer-Myocardial ischemia
Infants are at risk of losing body heat quickly due to their: -
Answer-Thin layer of subcutaneous brown fat for
insulation
Heat loss from the body occurs by all the following
methods except: - Answer-Condensation
The earliest sign of MH is: - Answer-Increase in end tidal
CO2
Intraoperative fluid and electrolyte imbalance are affected
by: - Answer-Blood loss, fluid shits and replacement
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to: - Answer-Hypocalcemia