Surgical Patients
The two groups of patients that we need to consider temperature regulation in the OR
The airflow in the Operating Room
Positive, unidirectional
An area where you may wear street clothes
Unrestricted
(Dressing rooms, preop, PACU)
Acronym for use of a fire extinguisher
P- pull pin
A- aim
S- squeeze handle
S- spread
What is "golden hour"
Reaching the trauma victim and providing treatment within the first hour following the injury is critical in determining the patients outcome
Where emergency manual shut-off valves are located
Scrub suit and hair cover
The use of a ____ zone can help prevent sharps injuries
The leading cause of death in children age 1 to 15
The temperature in the operating room needs to be controlled between:
68-73 degrees Fahrenheit
You must wear these 3 items in a restricted area
Scrub suit, hair cover, and mask
You should recap hypodermic needles using the _____ method
Scooping
Degenerative Osteoarthritis commonly occurs in what type of patients (other than geriatric)
Bariatric (obese patients)
The Range of relative humidity in the OR
20-60%
The surgical team will need to do three things when preventing harmful effects of ionizing radiation
Time (less exposure, less radiation)
Shield (Wear aprons or shield)
Distance (leave the OR or stand as far away as possible)
Patients will wear a red bracelet signifying that they have
Special considerations for pregnant patients: We want to place a small pad under what hip to relieve pressure from the abdominal aorta and vena cava
The right hip
15
What does OSHA stand for and what is their purpose
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Federal organization to protect the health of workers by establishing standards
We treat all ______ as if they are potentially infectious
Body Fluids