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peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom ✔Correct Answer-
metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent ✔Correct Answer-ulnar
nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation ✔Correct Answer-upper body
ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations ✔Correct Answer-
succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI compatible
✔Correct Answer-ligating clip
positioning device for head cases ✔Correct Answer-mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as ✔Correct Answer-
swaged
overpressurization can lead to ✔Correct Answer-hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic ✔Correct Answer-lidocaine
double gloving ✔Correct 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
✔Correct Answer-moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels ✔Correct Answer-JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control ✔Correct
Answer-tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase ✔Correct Answer-3 week old
neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis ✔Correct Answer-vicryl
,trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to ✔Correct Answer-hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when ✔Correct Answer-at completion of the surgical
procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position ✔Correct Answer-
compression of abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of
pathogens ✔Correct Answer-keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving ✔Correct Answer-closed gloving can only be used
for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history ✔Correct
Answer-cricoid pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical techs and
nurses ✔Correct Answer-the cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex ✔Correct Answer-puritis, edema,
erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler ✔Correct Answer-true
latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety ✔Correct
Answer-use of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury ✔Correct Answer-passing sharp items using
neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient ✔Correct Answer-bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time ✔Correct Answer-1 year
physical characteristic of suture ✔Correct Answer-knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown ✔Correct Answer-wipe gloves clean, untie side of
gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: ✔Correct Answer-institutional
policy
,laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis ✔Correct
Answer-inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV ✔Correct Answer-FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR ✔Correct Answer-C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as ✔Correct Answer-
pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture ✔Correct Answer-memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI ✔Correct Answer-replacing or tagging sponges and
laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position ✔Correct Answer-
trendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to ✔Correct Answer-
instrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to latex
✔Correct Answer-use powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens
patient right regarding consent ✔Correct Answer-right to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral nerve
block ✔Correct 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
✔Correct Answer-set ambient room temp between 68-73
CO2 gas is used to insufflate to: ✔Correct Answer-9 L/min, 14-16 mm Hg
treatment for LAST includes ✔Correct Answer-lipids
correct order of removal for soiled sterile attire ✔Correct Answer-gown, gloves, mask
sponge counts should be performed ✔Correct 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 ✔Correct Answer-retention
, tensile strength of lactic and glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for how many weeks ✔Correct
Answer-2-3
concern with large doses of ketamine ✔Correct Answer-respiratory depression
patient having cardiac surgery, consider all of the following except: ✔Correct Answer-
RBCcount?
there are blank main coronary arteries which originate in the blank ✔Correct Answer-2,
sinuses of valsalva
most stable and rigid fixation of a fracture ✔Correct Answer-locked plating system
NOT included in the retroperitoneal space ✔Correct Answer-spleen
filtering mechanism if located in which region of the kidney ✔Correct Answer-renal cortex ?
damage to cranial nerve VII ✔Correct Answer-drooping of the corned of the mouth
which lab values are indicative of acute pancreatitis resulting from blockage in the ampulla of
vater ✔Correct Answer-amylase, lipase
absolute contraindication for a cholecystectomy is ✔Correct Answer-uncontrolled
coagulopathy
ductal ectasia is difficult to distinguish from cancer because it presents with ✔Correct
Answer-a hard irregular mass, nipple discharge, and enlarged axillary nodes
wound classification for breast surgery ✔Correct Answer-clean
correct path of cardiac conduction system ✔Correct Answer-SA, AV< bundle of his, purkinjie
fibers
branch of the left main coronary artery ✔Correct Answer-circumflex coronary artery
patient with CVI is not often treated surgically because ✔Correct Answer-CVI is not life
threatening or limb threatening
venous structure that prevents blood backflow ✔Correct Answer-semilunar intimal folds
communication with anesthesia in cases involving facial nerves ✔Correct Answer-muscle
relaxants, paralytic agents, and some local anesthetics must be avoided