THE SURGERY DEPARTMENT
Separation of clean and contaminated work areas within the surgical department is oriented towards prevention of ...
SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI)
Some electrical outlets in the operating room are colored red. Why?
THEY ARE CONNECTED TO THE HCF's BACKUP GENERATOR IN CASE OF POWER OUTAGE AND USED FOR THE EQUIPMENT THAT IS VITAL FOR PATIENT SAFETY
The three most important factors the CST should remember concerning ionizing radiation are:
TIME, SHEILDING, DISTANCE
Name the material that a lot of surgical supplies used to contain which can cause type I and IV allergic reactions.
LATEX
Besides the OR ventilation system what other system is used to remove waste anesthetic gases, filter and disperse them?
THE GAS-SCAVENGING SYSTEM
The areas that consist of the offices, dressing rooms, preoperative holding, postanesthesia care unit, control or front desk is called ...
UNRESTRICTED AREAS
What is a small stand that is moved up to the operative field and extends across the patient called?
MAYO STAND
What are three components of fire?
FUEL, SOURCE OF IGNITION, AND OXYGEN
What is the name of the biohazards that comes from cauterization and coagulation of tissues?
SURGICAL PLUME
Name surgical procedures that require the use of polymethyl methacrylate (bone cement).
TOTAL JOINT ARTHOPLASTIES
What is the name of the flooring plan when all traffic enters and exits the surgery department through a single entrance situated along the same corridor?
THE HOTEL PLAN
What is recommended range of air exchanges in the OR to keep airborne contamination at a minimum?
20-25
What type of fire extinguisher should be used to put up the fire caused by the use of laser?
CLASS C: HALON EXTINGUISHER
Who is responsible for disposing of sharps after the completion of surgical case?
CST
Name the commonly used preservative for tissue specimens to be sent to the pathology department.
FORMALIN
In which area personal protective equipment such as surgical scrub, head cover, and shoe cover is mandatory?
SEMI-RESTRICTED AREAS
Is the air pressure int OR higher or lower than the surrounding corridors? Explain the reason.
Higher. When OR door opens air rushes outward into the corridor.
What is recommended weight limit on trays?
25 POUNDS
Most injuries in the HCF occur in the OR, and most of these are from . . .
SUTURE NEEDLES AND SCALPEL
What is the name of liquid chemical that is converted to a gas in specialized sterilization chambers?
ETHYLENE OXIDE
During surgical procedures utilizing X-rays or fluoroscopy CST wears protective lead shields to prevent the exposure to what kind of radiation?
IONIZING RADIATION
What is color coding for medical gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, and compressed air?
OXYGEN - GREEN
NITROGEN - BLACK
NITROUS OXIDE - BLUE
COMPRESSED AIR - YELLOW
What are two processes where static charge can build?
FRICTION BETWEEN TWO SURFACES
BY PROXIMITY TO AN ELECTROSTATIC FORCE SUCH AS ELECTRICITY OR MAGNETS
Special surgical plume evacuators have HEPA or ultra-low penetration air filter combined with another specific filter. What type of filter that is?
CHARCOAL FILTER
Name the chemical that is often used for cold sterilization and requires proper ventilation and personal protective equipment (PPE) but not a HEPA filter.
GLUTARALDEHYDE