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