SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT TEST QUESTIONS V6
1.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) would be used as an essential part of infection control. Of
the following which would be considered PPE?: A. Gloves,gowns and respirators
Personal protective equipment would be part of the standard precautions in infectioncontrol.
Personal protective equipment includes:Gloves
Isolation gowns
Face protection (masks, goggles or face shield)Respirators with N95 or higher filtration.
Caps
Foot covers
Eye shields
Others
2.
Research used from the internet: A. Should be closely examined for flaws
The internet has tons of sources. Since there are many sources, some of those
sources give inaccurate information. Many articles/websites also are opinionatedand not
factual. The sources used should be closely examined.
3.
Your patient has received the type of anesthesia that blocks awareness cen-ters in the brain
and produces unconsciousness, body relaxation, and loss ofsensation. This is which of the
following types of anesthesia?: A. general
There are three types of anesthesia: general, regional, and local. General anes- thesia blocks
awareness centers in the brain and produces unconsciousness, bodyrelaxation, and loss of
sensation. It is administered by inhalation or IV infusion.
4.
,A pH of 6.8 to 7.0 indicates which of the following?: A. severe, life-threateningacidosis
pH is a measure of acid-base balance in terms of the concentration of free hydrogen ions. A
normal pH is 7.35 - 7.45. A pH of 6.8 - 7.0 would indicate severe, life-threat-ening acidosis.
5.
A post-operative cardiac patient has developed respiratory acidosis. Hissymptoms include
which of the following?: A. Tachycardia, cyanosis
The cardiac symptoms of respiratory acidosis are tachycardia and cyanosis. Thepatient may
also experience hypoventilation (not hyperventilation) and dyspnea.
6.
During a patient fire in the operating suite, which of the following would beconsidered
one of the steps that could help protect the patient and stop the fire?: A. Remove any burning
objects from the surgical suite and assess the patient for anyinjury and respond appropriately
These three steps includes:
Remove any burning objects from the surgical suite. Assess the patient for any injury and
respond appropriately.Shut-off the flow of any gases to the patient's airway.
7. Information shared by a patient with certain healthcare professionals that does not need to
be disclosed even in a court of law is known as which of the following?: A. Privileged
communication
Privileged communication is communication between patients and certain types of healthcare
professionals, including nurses. This communication does not have to be divulged, even in a
court of law or if subpoenaed.
8.
What is the first priority before performing medical procedures?: A. Consentform is signed
In most cases, it is not possible to perform medical procedures without consent. This makes
having the consent form sign the first nursing priority
9.
, Who determines if a patient will need intensive care post-operatively?: A.Surgeon
The surgeon or anesthesia provider determines if a patient will need intensive care
postoperatively. The perioperative nurse will need to promptly coordinate with the surgical
intensive care units (SICU). In some cases, the patient may have wait in theoperating room or
post-anesthesia recovery unit until a bed is available in the SICU.
10.
For non-English speaking patients, what should the perioperative nurse en-sure about reading
material?: A. It is in a language or format they understand
The chief concern for communicating with non-English speaking patients is that they understand
what is necessary to help them. The nurse should use an interpreter
when one is available and ensure that all printed material is in a language or formatthey
understand.
11.
Medical emergencies which have the potential to arise associated with anes-thesia could
include which of the following?: A. Malignant hyperthermia and cardiac arrest
These medical emergencies could include:
Malignant hyperthermiaCardiac arrest Respiratory conditions
12.
You are performing an assessment with a patient who is aphasic. Which of the following is an
appropriate strategy when interviewing this patient?: A. Speak to the patient directly, in an
adult manner, using short, simple sentences anda normal tone of voice
While aphasic patients are unable to speak, they are not mentally impaired. They should be
spoken to in the same way you would speak to any adult patient. Using short, simple
sentences may make it easier for the aphasic patient to understand. However, do not speak
loudly or as though you are addressing a child. Always speakdirectly to the patient.
13. Q
1.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) would be used as an essential part of infection control. Of
the following which would be considered PPE?: A. Gloves,gowns and respirators
Personal protective equipment would be part of the standard precautions in infectioncontrol.
Personal protective equipment includes:Gloves
Isolation gowns
Face protection (masks, goggles or face shield)Respirators with N95 or higher filtration.
Caps
Foot covers
Eye shields
Others
2.
Research used from the internet: A. Should be closely examined for flaws
The internet has tons of sources. Since there are many sources, some of those
sources give inaccurate information. Many articles/websites also are opinionatedand not
factual. The sources used should be closely examined.
3.
Your patient has received the type of anesthesia that blocks awareness cen-ters in the brain
and produces unconsciousness, body relaxation, and loss ofsensation. This is which of the
following types of anesthesia?: A. general
There are three types of anesthesia: general, regional, and local. General anes- thesia blocks
awareness centers in the brain and produces unconsciousness, bodyrelaxation, and loss of
sensation. It is administered by inhalation or IV infusion.
4.
,A pH of 6.8 to 7.0 indicates which of the following?: A. severe, life-threateningacidosis
pH is a measure of acid-base balance in terms of the concentration of free hydrogen ions. A
normal pH is 7.35 - 7.45. A pH of 6.8 - 7.0 would indicate severe, life-threat-ening acidosis.
5.
A post-operative cardiac patient has developed respiratory acidosis. Hissymptoms include
which of the following?: A. Tachycardia, cyanosis
The cardiac symptoms of respiratory acidosis are tachycardia and cyanosis. Thepatient may
also experience hypoventilation (not hyperventilation) and dyspnea.
6.
During a patient fire in the operating suite, which of the following would beconsidered
one of the steps that could help protect the patient and stop the fire?: A. Remove any burning
objects from the surgical suite and assess the patient for anyinjury and respond appropriately
These three steps includes:
Remove any burning objects from the surgical suite. Assess the patient for any injury and
respond appropriately.Shut-off the flow of any gases to the patient's airway.
7. Information shared by a patient with certain healthcare professionals that does not need to
be disclosed even in a court of law is known as which of the following?: A. Privileged
communication
Privileged communication is communication between patients and certain types of healthcare
professionals, including nurses. This communication does not have to be divulged, even in a
court of law or if subpoenaed.
8.
What is the first priority before performing medical procedures?: A. Consentform is signed
In most cases, it is not possible to perform medical procedures without consent. This makes
having the consent form sign the first nursing priority
9.
, Who determines if a patient will need intensive care post-operatively?: A.Surgeon
The surgeon or anesthesia provider determines if a patient will need intensive care
postoperatively. The perioperative nurse will need to promptly coordinate with the surgical
intensive care units (SICU). In some cases, the patient may have wait in theoperating room or
post-anesthesia recovery unit until a bed is available in the SICU.
10.
For non-English speaking patients, what should the perioperative nurse en-sure about reading
material?: A. It is in a language or format they understand
The chief concern for communicating with non-English speaking patients is that they understand
what is necessary to help them. The nurse should use an interpreter
when one is available and ensure that all printed material is in a language or formatthey
understand.
11.
Medical emergencies which have the potential to arise associated with anes-thesia could
include which of the following?: A. Malignant hyperthermia and cardiac arrest
These medical emergencies could include:
Malignant hyperthermiaCardiac arrest Respiratory conditions
12.
You are performing an assessment with a patient who is aphasic. Which of the following is an
appropriate strategy when interviewing this patient?: A. Speak to the patient directly, in an
adult manner, using short, simple sentences anda normal tone of voice
While aphasic patients are unable to speak, they are not mentally impaired. They should be
spoken to in the same way you would speak to any adult patient. Using short, simple
sentences may make it easier for the aphasic patient to understand. However, do not speak
loudly or as though you are addressing a child. Always speakdirectly to the patient.
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