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Creado por Melissa ALfaro
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Pregunta 1
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When working with electrical equipment, the perioperative nurse must:
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ensure that the active electrocautery is switched on
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ensure that warming therapy devices are used at appropriate settings
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ensure that users are educated in the safe use of all electrical equipment
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never place the hose of a patient warmer directly under the patient's blanket
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ensure that the laser electrodes are discharged after each use
Pregunta 2
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Chlorhexadine gluconate (CHG) is an antimicrobial skin agent used
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above the neck.
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for topical skin application only below the neck
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for vaginal or mucous membrane preps
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in the brain or meninges.
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[blank_start]x[blank_end] agents are effective in removing resident microorganisms.
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mechanical
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chemical
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biochemical
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hydrostatic
Pregunta 4
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Which of the following are desired characteristics of antimicrobial agents?
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broad spectrum
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high log reduction capability
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effective for long periods of time
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high toxicity
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low toxicity
Pregunta 5
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding hair removal from a surgical patient?
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Hair should be removed from the surgical site before any procedure.
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Hair should be removed from the surgical site by using clippers or razors
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Hair should be removed from the surgical site only when the hair is so thick it will interfere with the procedure
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All of the above
Pregunta 6
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What does AORN's Guidelines for Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis recommend for prepping areas with high microbial counts ?
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Prep them first
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Prep them last
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Prep them during the procedure
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Prep them whenever necessary
Pregunta 7
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Which of the following should be avoided during hair removal?
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Use of clippers
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Clipping of hair against the grain of hair growth
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Nicking or cutting the skin
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Removal of loose hair from prepped areas
Pregunta 8
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Which of the following observations are critical when doing skin antisepsis on pediatric patients?
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Take measures to prevent the loss of body heat
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The relatively small bodies of pediatric patients require smaller amounts of antimicrobial agents
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children are not sensitive to chemical agents
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the whole body must be prepped irrespective of the operative site
Pregunta 9
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Which actions should be perioperative nurse take in prepping an extremity when a tourniquet is used?
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Drape the tourniquet with a cloth towel to keep solution from going under the tourniquet
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Start prepping at the level of the tourniquet
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Start the prep at the incision site and extend both distally and proximally to include the entire extremity
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use an assistive device to support the extremity during the prep
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use an impervious drape to protect the tourniquet
Pregunta 10
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Which of the following statements are true about iodophor paints and iodophor scrubs?
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A paint has a detergent additive, a scrub does not
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a scrub has a detergent additive a paint does not
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a scrub is followed by a paint in a two-step prep
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a pain is following by a scrub in a two-step prep
Pregunta 11
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Perioperative nursing documentation of the skin prep procedure should include which of the following components?
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Antiseptic agent used
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area prepped
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hair removal if needed
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name of person holding the limb if applicable
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name of the person performing the prep
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placement of blotting towels
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preoperative assessment of the skin at operative site.
Pregunta 12
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Components of the electrosurgical circuit include:
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Active electrode, dispersive electrode, generator
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dispersive electrode, fiber, generator
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active electrode, dispersive electrode, generator, scratch pad
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dispersive electrode, fiber, generator, key.
Pregunta 13
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To reduce the possibility of an injury or burn, which of the following most accurately describes where the perioperative RN should place the dispersive electrode?
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As far from the operative site as feasible
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directly on the operative site
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as close to the operative site as possible
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anywhere it will be easy to access
Pregunta 14
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Which statement best describes the path for bipolar surgical current?
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Current leaves the generator, is applied to tissue using a pencil device, is collected in the dispersive pad, and returns to the generator
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Current leaves the generator, is applied to tissue using a pencil device and returns to the generator
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Current leaves the generator is applied to tissue using a two-poled instrument and returns to the generator
Pregunta 15
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If the surgeon continuously asks for higher power settings, what is the first action that the perioperative RN should take?
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Get another ESU unit immediately
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Check the circuitry for possible disruption
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Switch to a bipolar generator and electrode
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Change the active electrode and dispersive electrode
Pregunta 16
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Alternate pathway burns can occur because of improper placement of the dispersive electrode. The dispersive electrode should not be applied on which of the following
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Hairy skin surfaces
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Burn tissue
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Tattoo sites
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Well-perfused muscle
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Areas proximal to tourniquet application
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Bony prominences
Pregunta 17
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When using argon-enhanced coagulation (AEC) there is a risk of
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electrosurgical injuries
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carbon dioxide purge
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gas emboli
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decreased insufflator pressure
Pregunta 18
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The term local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is used to describe the process of evacuation smoke from the surgical site. Which of the following are considered LEV?
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Central suction system with 0.1 micrometer in-line filter
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Central suction system with HEPA in-line filter
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High filtration surgical masks
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N95 respirators
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Smoke evacuator unit
Pregunta 19
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Which precautions should be taken for a patient who has an implantable electronic device (IED)?
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All team members should be informed about the IED
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Insist that the surgeon use bipolar current instead of monopolar current
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There should be continuous EKG monitoring
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The active and dispersive electrode should be located as close together as possible.
Pregunta 20
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According to the AORN Guideline for Safe Use of Energy-Generating Devices, which of the following are recommended components of documentation when using an ESU?
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ESU brand name
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Name of the person applying the dispersive pad
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patient's skin condition after removing the dispersive pad
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patient's skin condition before applying the dispersive pad
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serial number or biomedical number of the ESU
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use of a safety holster
Pregunta 21
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During laparoscopic surgery, perioperative RNs can reduce the chances of capacitive-coupling injuries by:
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using a combination of insulated and noninsulated instruments
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using coagulation waveform and a high setting
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using metal and plastic cannulas together
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using the lowest power setting and the low-voltage cutting waveform
Pregunta 22
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The purposes of performing a surgical hand scrub include
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To accomplish personal hygiene
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to kill the microorganisms
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to reduce the resident microbial count to a minimum
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to inhibit rapid rebound growth of microorganisms
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to remove soil, debris and transient organisms
Pregunta 23
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After the surgical hand scrub, the scrub person should keep the fingers pointed in which direction to allow water to drip off away from the attire?
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downwards
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upwards
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straight
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curled towards the palm
Pregunta 24
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3. What actions can the RN circulator take to assist the scrub personnel during gowning?
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touch only the ties, Velcro, or snaps to secure the back of the gown at the neck and the waist
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Don the sterile gloves before fastening the gown to prevent contamination from the gown flaps
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Grasp the tie 4 to 6 inches from the tag and pull
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Adjust the gown by grasping the bottom edge and pulling down to eliminate any blousing
Pregunta 25
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Because skin is a major source of contamination in the surgical environment, which of the following statements is true?
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hand hygiene is only necessary before providing care to a patient
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hand hygiene should be considered effective only if you are using an antimicrobial solution
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hand lotions with petroleum as an ingredient are acceptable for use with gloves
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health care personnel who have cuts on their hands should not provide direct patient care.
Pregunta 26
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You have just finished a surgical procedure and are removing your gown and gloves. place steps in order:
1. [blank_start]wash hands with soap and water[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]remove and discard the gloves using[blank_end] a glove-to-glove and skin-to-skin technique
3. pull the gown [blank_start]downward[blank_end] from the shoulders and off the arms
4. [blank_start]fold the contaminated side of gown[blank_end] to the inside, roll it up, and discard it.
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wash hands with soap and water
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remove and discard the gloves using
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downward
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fold the contaminated side of gown
Pregunta 27
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Which of the following statements are correct?
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the closed glove method is used for subsequent gloving
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the open glove method is used for the initial donning of sterile gown and gloves
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the open method is used for subsequent gloving
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the open glove method is used while performing sterile procedures when a gown is not worn.
Pregunta 28
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The surgical hand scrub controls resident microorganisms by:
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the mechanical action of scrubbing
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the chemical action of microbial agents used
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the temperature of the water combined with chemical action
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none of the above
Pregunta 29
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Which of the following statements are true in relation to scrubbing for the first procedure of the day:
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clean under your fingernails using a brush
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consider your hands and arms as two dimensional to ensure covering all aspects
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First, wash your hands under running water with soap
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Use an approved antimicrobial scrub agent on wet hands and arms
Pregunta 30
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Where should the scrub persons sterile gown be opened?
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as far away from the instrument tray as possible
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in the back corner of the instrument table
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on a separate mayo stand
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on top of the gloves for the scrub person
Pregunta 31
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Correct surgical attire for the restricted areas include:
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facility identification on a lanyard
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head covering that covers all hair
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long-sleeved jacket with the sleeves pushed up
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scrub top tucked into scrub pants and a warm up jacket
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a lab coat when leaving the department
Pregunta 32
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To ensure proper handling of surgical specimens, which unique identifiers are most important for the perioperative nurse to use to verify the patient's identity before the patient enters the OR?
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Lab test to be performed
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Patient's MRN
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Patient's medical diagnosis
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Spelling of the patient's name
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Surgeon's name
Pregunta 33
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Which of following are recommended guidelines for preserving a bullet collected as forensic evidence
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Do not drop bullet into metal basin or bowl
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Rinse the bullet with saline or water if requested by local authorites
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Handle as little as possible
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Remove the specimen with hard steel forceps
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Wrap the bullet in cotton or tissue paper and mark the specimen
Pregunta 34
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What is the rationale for wearing gloves when handling or transporting surgical specimens?
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to avoid exposure to biohazardous substances
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to avoid imprints on the specimen
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to prevent contamination of the specimen
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to prevent misdiagnosis
Pregunta 35
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Biopsies that require specialized methods of preparation and preservation to preserve the cells include:
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bone marrow
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muscle
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nerves
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testicular
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tendon
Pregunta 36
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Proper handling of an explant removed because of an apparent defect or failure includes
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copmleting a risk management report
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decontamination and sterilization before transport to the pathology lab
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documentation of the serial number in the medical record and on the pathology requisition
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placing the explant in a container with a formalin for transport to the pathology lab.
Pregunta 37
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Which of the following actions should the scrub person perform for most specimens after receiving them from the surgeon?
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Hand it off the field to the RN circulator on a radiopaque sponge
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Keep it in a sterile basin until it can be passed to the RN circulator
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Keep it moist with saline
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Use a sponge to remove a very small specimen from a foreceps
Pregunta 38
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Surgical tissue banking is:
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The retrieval, processing, preserving and storing of selected human tissue for later transplantation back into the patient into another patient
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The retrieval and storing of selected human tissue for later transplantation into another patient
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The preserving and storing of selected human tissue for later transplantation back into the patient or into another patient.
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The retrieval, preserving and storing of human tissue for later transplantation back into the patient
Pregunta 39
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Which pathology specimens require fresh preparation and the use of sterile container?
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Breast tissue for hormonal assay
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Bullets
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cerebral spinal fluid
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semen for infertility studies
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undergarments
Pregunta 40
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The [blank_start]x[blank_end] communicates identifying characteristics to the scrub person and the circulator.
The [blank_start]x[blank_end] is concerned with diagnosis, speed of recovery, psychosocial concerns.
The [blank_start]x[blank_end] is sensitive to the scrub person's needs and to actions that facilitate accurate specimen management.
The [blank_start]x[blank_end] ensures accurate identification of the specimen by having a sterile marking pen to write location and type of tissue
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surgeon
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patient
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Circulator
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scrub person
Pregunta 41
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Which of the following forensic specimens should be placed in a paper envelope, labeled and sealed?
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gastric contents
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finger nails
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pellets
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carpet remains
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knives
Pregunta 42
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In which surgical wound category should a total abdominal hysterectomy be classified?
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clean
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clean contaminated
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contaminated
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dirty
Pregunta 43
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[blank_start]X[blank_end] is the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy blood-borne or other pathogens on a surface or item.
[blank_start]X[blank_end] is the process of destroying all microorganisms on a substance by exposure to physical and chemical agents; the complete elimination of all forms of microorganisms.
[blank_start]x[blank_end] is a process that destroys all microorganisms (vegetative forms of bacteria, all fungi, all viruses) with the exception of high numbers of bacterial spores.
[blank_start]X[blank_end] is a chemical or physical process of destroying all pathogenic microorganisms, except spores, on inanimate objects.
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Decontamination
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sterilization
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High level disinfection
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Disinfection
Pregunta 44
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Immediate use steam sterilization can be used:
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for implants
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in urgent situations
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under no circumstances
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for all items
Pregunta 45
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A packaging system for items undergoing sterilization should possess which of the following characteristics?
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Compatible with all sterilization processes
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made of only disposable materials
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maintains sterility of the items for a specified amount of time
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permits aseptic delivery of contents to the sterile field.
Pregunta 46
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Complete sterilization in ethylene oxide is dependent upon four primary variables: proper time, gas concentration, temperature, and:
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proper packaging
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aeration
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chamber humidity
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pressure
Pregunta 47
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Which of the following statements about ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization is true?
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EO exposure is potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic to personnel and patients.
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it cannot be used for heat-sensitive items.
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it is effective against prions.
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items processed by EO sterilization may be used immediately
Pregunta 48
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The use of peracetic acid on surgical items requires the following considerations:
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items can be stored for future use
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items must be aerated
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items can withstand high temperatures
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items must be isolated for 7 days
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items must be immersible
Pregunta 49
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An integrator is a multiparameter indicator designed to measure which of the following parameters?
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Pressure, steam, temperature
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Temperature, time, presence of steam
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Pressure and sterility
Pregunta 50
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Low temperature gas plasma hydrogen peroxide sterilization has which of the following properties?
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Accommodates lumened instruments
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Exhaust monitoring is required
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Items can be used for future use
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No toxic residue
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The sterilant is bactericidal, virucidal and fungucidal
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Useful for items that are heat sensitive
Pregunta 51
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Shelf life is related to:
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Exposure to external events
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methods of sterilization
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material
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number of personnel who may have handled the package
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time from initial sterilization
Pregunta 52
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When selecting drapes to create a sterile field for the patient, which of the folloiwng drape qualities are most essential to maintaining the sterile field?
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barrier protection
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cost/benefit ratio
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limitation of environmental impact
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flexibility and flammability
Pregunta 53
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ID the correct draping considerations
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Drape from a sterile area to an unsterile area by draping the nearest first
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Start draping from the periphery to the operating site.
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Ensure that surgical drapes are applied after prepping solutions have dried.
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After a drape is placed, it can be moved if necessary.
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When draping the opposite side, the scrubbed person should walk around the OR bed to drape.
Pregunta 54
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What precautions should a scrub person take during the draping procedure?
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NEver cuff the drapes over a gloved hand
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be careful not to contaminate gown when placing drapes
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never reach across an unsterile area to drape
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use perforating towel clips.
Pregunta 55
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Draping the patient involves:
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covering the patient with the sterile barrier
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Covering the patient and the surrounding areas with a sterile barrier
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covering the patient and the surrounding areas with sterile materials to create and maintain a barrier between nonsterile and sterile areas
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covering the patient, the surrounding areas, and the instruments with a sterile barrier.
Pregunta 56
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[blank_start]x[blank_end] is used as added protection above or below the surgical areas or when a fenestrated sheet cannot be used.
[blank_start]x[blank_end] is used when draping an extremity to permit the extremity to remain a part of the sterile field.
[blank_start]x[blank_end] is used to cover surgical site on abdomen and back
[blank_start]x[blank_end] is used to outline the surgical site
[blank_start]x[blank_end] is used to create a sterile field with the patient in the lithotomy position
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medium sheet
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extremity sheet
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laparotomy sheet
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towels
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lithotomy sheet
Pregunta 57
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Choose the correct statements about incise drapes:
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are a type of fenestrated sheet
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are available with or without adhesive backing
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are made up of plastic and impermeable material
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may be used in eye or ear procedures
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may be impregnated with iodophor
Pregunta 58
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An [blank_start]x[blank_end] drape is used for carpal tunnel surgery
A [blank_start]x[blank_end] drape is used for vaginal hysterectomy
An [blank_start]x[blank_end] drape is used for tympanoplasty
A [blank_start]x[blank_end] drape is used for umbilical hernia repair
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extremity
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perineal
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aperture
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laparotomy
Pregunta 59
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AORN recommends that the following factors be considered when selecting drape products:
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Amount of irrigation fluid that is anticipated
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anticipated blood loss
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duration of procedure
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potential for linting
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surgeon preference
Pregunta 60
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A designation of "4-0" on a suture package indicates the suture material's
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diameter
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elasticity
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pliability
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strength
Pregunta 61
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[blank_start]x[blank_end] is the capacity of a suture to regain former shape after being reformed.
[blank_start]x[blank_end] is the ability to regain original form and length after being stretched.
[blank_start]x[blank_end] is, when knotted, the force in pounds that suture can withstand before it breaks
[blank_start]x[blank_end] is the ability to soak up fluid along a strand
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memory
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elasticity
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knot tensile strength
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capillarity
Pregunta 62
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Which type of staplers are used in the alimentary tract in thoracic procedures?
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Linear staplers
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Intraluminal circular staplers
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skin staplers
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ligating and dividing staplers
Pregunta 63
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This suture is used for opthalmic procedures.
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plain catgut
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collagen suture
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surgical silk
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surgical stainless steel
Pregunta 64
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This suture is used in the serosa of the GI tract.
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surgical silk
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surgical stainless steel
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plain catgut
Pregunta 65
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This suture is used in the respiratory tract, orthopedics and neurosurgery.
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Surgical Silk
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Surgical stainless steel
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Collagen suture
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Plain Catgut
Pregunta 66
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used to ligate small vessels and suture subcutaneous fat
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surgical silk
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collagen suture
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plain catgut
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stainless steel
Pregunta 67
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[blank_start]Trocar[blank_end] needle points are for penetrating tough tissues.
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Trocar
Pregunta 68
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The body's reaction to suture material starts [blank_start]x[blank_end].
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at the time of insertion.
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weeks after the suture insertion
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days after the suture insertion
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months after suture insertion
Pregunta 69
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Which of the following are natural absorbable suture materials?
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Chromic catgut
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Polyglactin 910
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Collagen
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Polyglyconate
Pregunta 70
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Select the suture material below that is synthetic absorbable suture:
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surgical cotton
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surgical silk
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polyglycolic acid
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linen
Pregunta 71
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Which of the following skin closure products involve the use of liquid polymers?
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skin clips
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skin closure dressings
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skin adhesives
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skin closure strips
Pregunta 72
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Select the features and benefits of using a French-eye/split-eye needle.
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Can be used with any type of suture material
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diameter of the needle should match the type of suture used.
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Easy to thread
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Eye has a variety of shapes
Pregunta 73
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During which phase of wound healing does contraction occur?
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Epithelialization
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Inflammation
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proliferation
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Remodeling
Pregunta 74
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Identify the proper sequence of events in the body's defense mechanism
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cleaning up the pathogens -> repairing deeper tissue damage -> hemostasis -> wound sealing
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wound sealing -> cleaning up the pathogens -> repairing deeper tissue damage -> hemostasis
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hemostasis -> cleaning up pathogens -> regeneration of epidermal covering -> repairing deeper tissue damage
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hemostasis -> cleaning up the pathogens -> wound sealing -> regeneration of epidermal covering
Pregunta 75
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At what point in the healing process do most wound disruptions occur?
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Beginning of proliferative phase: (Phase 2) 2 to 10 days
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End of proliferative phase: (Phase 2) 10-22 days
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Beginning of maturation phase (Phase 3) 21 days to 6 weeks
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End of maturation phase (Phase 3) 6 weeks to 2 years
Pregunta 76
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Colon resection would be classified as a [blank_start]x[blank_end] wound.
Open or fresh traumatic wound would be classified as a [blank_start]x[blank_end] wound.
Ruptured appendix would be classified as a [blank_start]x[blank_end] wound.
Thyroidectomy would be classified as a [blank_start]x[blank_end] wound.
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clean contaminated
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contaminated
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septic
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clean
Pregunta 77
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Prolonged high dosages of steroids preoperatively delay
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hemoglobin formation
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bile production
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insulin production
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collagen formation
Pregunta 78
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The CDC's classification of Surgical Wounds system is intended to
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categorize surgical wounds based on coexisting diseases and according to origin, diagnosis and treatment
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elaborate on the CDCs principles of universal precautions by establishing guidelines for treating infections should they occur
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suggest emergency criteria for dealing with infections inside the procedure room
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monitor postoperative infections and suggest steps to take to reduce these infections
Pregunta 79
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Select the intraoperative factors that negatively affect wound healing.
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A surgical complication
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Failure to eliminate dead space when closing the incision
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Implantation of orthopedic hardware
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surgical incisions in an areas of high mobility
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surgical incisions in highly vascular areas
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use of xray during the procedure
Pregunta 80
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Match the topical hemostatic method with the appropriate method of action.
Passive - [blank_start]x[blank_end]
Flowables - [blank_start]x[blank_end]
Fibrin sealants - [blank_start]x[blank_end]
Active - [blank_start]x[blank_end]
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provide a barrier
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enhanced clotting
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mechanically obstruct flow
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increase amount of fibrinogen
Pregunta 81
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Methods of producing hemostasis include which of the following?
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Administering blood
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Applying pressure
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Using electrocautery
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Irrigating with large amounts of sterile saline
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Using an antiseptic solution containing alcohol
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Using topical hemostatic agents.
Pregunta 82
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The process of digestion of pathogens by neutrophils and macrophages is known as
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Epithelialization
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hemostasis
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Edema formation
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phagocytosis
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proliferation
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