AMSA 103 ADVANCED NURSING UNIT 1 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
What are Universal Protocols? - Answers - Protocols instituted by The Joint
Commission (TJC) in order to help prevent mishaps
What interventions can be done prior to surgery? - Answers - -Insertion of a NG tube
-Peripheral IV Lines
-Oxygen therapy
What is included in the pre-procedure verification process prior to surgery? - Answers - -
Identify items needed for procedure
-Correct Procedure
-Correct Patient
-Correct Site
When is a 'Time-out' done and who is involved? - Answers - -Must be performed prior to
the start of a procedure and additionally if provider performing surgery changes.
-Immediate team members involved in the surgery must be present, to include:
Individual performing procedure, Anesthesia providers, circulating nurse, operating
room technician, other participants involved.
What are the surgical Pre-Op tasks for a Med Tech? - Answers - Baseline vitals, verify
documentation, educate patient and family.
What does NPO mean? - Answers - Nothing by mouth - the patient shouldn't eat
anything 6-8 hours prior to surgery (risk of aspiration if patient has not been NPO).
A ____________ is a cream or lotion that is used to remove hair (e.g. Nair) - Answers -
Depilatory
What are two ways a patient is prepared for surgery? - Answers - -Skin
cleansing/isolated scrub
-hair removal if shaving is required (use depilatory or trimmers)
Once procedure is complete, the med tech will continue to care for the patient
by________? - Answers - Assisting with activities of daily living and range of motion
(ROM) exercises to prevent complications.
Prior to any procedure or surgery what must be signed by the patient or legal guardian?
- Answers - Consent form signed in ink. (prior to any meds or anesthesia and
procedure)
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
What are Universal Protocols? - Answers - Protocols instituted by The Joint
Commission (TJC) in order to help prevent mishaps
What interventions can be done prior to surgery? - Answers - -Insertion of a NG tube
-Peripheral IV Lines
-Oxygen therapy
What is included in the pre-procedure verification process prior to surgery? - Answers - -
Identify items needed for procedure
-Correct Procedure
-Correct Patient
-Correct Site
When is a 'Time-out' done and who is involved? - Answers - -Must be performed prior to
the start of a procedure and additionally if provider performing surgery changes.
-Immediate team members involved in the surgery must be present, to include:
Individual performing procedure, Anesthesia providers, circulating nurse, operating
room technician, other participants involved.
What are the surgical Pre-Op tasks for a Med Tech? - Answers - Baseline vitals, verify
documentation, educate patient and family.
What does NPO mean? - Answers - Nothing by mouth - the patient shouldn't eat
anything 6-8 hours prior to surgery (risk of aspiration if patient has not been NPO).
A ____________ is a cream or lotion that is used to remove hair (e.g. Nair) - Answers -
Depilatory
What are two ways a patient is prepared for surgery? - Answers - -Skin
cleansing/isolated scrub
-hair removal if shaving is required (use depilatory or trimmers)
Once procedure is complete, the med tech will continue to care for the patient
by________? - Answers - Assisting with activities of daily living and range of motion
(ROM) exercises to prevent complications.
Prior to any procedure or surgery what must be signed by the patient or legal guardian?
- Answers - Consent form signed in ink. (prior to any meds or anesthesia and
procedure)
