NIFA FINAL EXAM | 100% Correct
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peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - ✔✔metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - ✔✔ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - ✔✔upper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - ✔✔succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI compatible - ✔✔ligating
clip
positioning device for head cases - ✔✔mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - ✔✔swaged
overpressurization can lead to - ✔✔hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - ✔✔lidocaine
double gloving - ✔✔the american college of surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery and
invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep - ✔✔moderate
sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - ✔✔JCO
,factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control - ✔✔tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - ✔✔3 week old neonate for cardiac
anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - ✔✔vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - ✔✔hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - ✔✔at completion of the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position - ✔✔compression of
abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of pathogens -
✔✔keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - ✔✔closed gloving can only be used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - ✔✔cricoid pressure during
induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical techs and nurses -
✔✔the cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - ✔✔puritis, edema, erythema and visicles 6-48
hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - ✔✔true latex allergy
,191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety - ✔✔use of an OR bed
to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - ✔✔passing sharp items using neutral / hands free
techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - ✔✔bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - ✔✔1 year
physical characteristic of suture - ✔✔knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - ✔✔wipe gloves clean, untie side of gown, grasp gown at one
shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - ✔✔institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis - ✔✔inadvertent
trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - ✔✔FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - ✔✔C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - ✔✔pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - ✔✔memory
, risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - ✔✔replacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy instruments with
RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - ✔✔trendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to - ✔✔instrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to latex - ✔✔use
powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens
patient right regarding consent - ✔✔right to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral nerve block -
✔✔a toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and increasing flow rate in IV saline
select the intervention that is an engineered control factor to protect patient from hypothermia - ✔✔set
ambient room temp between 68-73
CO2 gas is used to insufflate to: - ✔✔9 L/min, 14-16 mm Hg
treatment for LAST includes - ✔✔lipids
correct order of removal for soiled sterile attire - ✔✔gown, gloves, mask
sponge counts should be performed - ✔✔before the procedure, before closure of each body cavity,
before wound closure, at skin closure
suture that helps eliminate tension of primary suture line - ✔✔retention
tensile strength of lactic and glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for how many weeks - ✔✔2-3
Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - ✔✔metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - ✔✔ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - ✔✔upper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - ✔✔succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI compatible - ✔✔ligating
clip
positioning device for head cases - ✔✔mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - ✔✔swaged
overpressurization can lead to - ✔✔hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - ✔✔lidocaine
double gloving - ✔✔the american college of surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery and
invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep - ✔✔moderate
sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - ✔✔JCO
,factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control - ✔✔tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - ✔✔3 week old neonate for cardiac
anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - ✔✔vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - ✔✔hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - ✔✔at completion of the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position - ✔✔compression of
abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of pathogens -
✔✔keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - ✔✔closed gloving can only be used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - ✔✔cricoid pressure during
induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical techs and nurses -
✔✔the cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - ✔✔puritis, edema, erythema and visicles 6-48
hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - ✔✔true latex allergy
,191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety - ✔✔use of an OR bed
to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - ✔✔passing sharp items using neutral / hands free
techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - ✔✔bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - ✔✔1 year
physical characteristic of suture - ✔✔knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - ✔✔wipe gloves clean, untie side of gown, grasp gown at one
shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - ✔✔institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis - ✔✔inadvertent
trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - ✔✔FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - ✔✔C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - ✔✔pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - ✔✔memory
, risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - ✔✔replacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy instruments with
RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - ✔✔trendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to - ✔✔instrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to latex - ✔✔use
powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens
patient right regarding consent - ✔✔right to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral nerve block -
✔✔a toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and increasing flow rate in IV saline
select the intervention that is an engineered control factor to protect patient from hypothermia - ✔✔set
ambient room temp between 68-73
CO2 gas is used to insufflate to: - ✔✔9 L/min, 14-16 mm Hg
treatment for LAST includes - ✔✔lipids
correct order of removal for soiled sterile attire - ✔✔gown, gloves, mask
sponge counts should be performed - ✔✔before the procedure, before closure of each body cavity,
before wound closure, at skin closure
suture that helps eliminate tension of primary suture line - ✔✔retention
tensile strength of lactic and glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for how many weeks - ✔✔2-3
