F
This patient population is at an increased risk for hypothermia
elderly
Key components of ERAS
early PO intake, early movement, decrease in opioids, decreased fasting time prior to surgery
Risks with surgical bleeding
delayed wound healing, infection
Who verifies medications prior to placement on the sterile field?
They're verified by both the RN circulator and the scrub person
postoperative complications usually occur within ___ hours
48
When should cricoid pressure be released?
When the ET tube cuff is inflated or under the direction of anesthesia
Impact cannabis utilization has on anesthesia
unknown tolerance to analgesics
mechanical methods of hemostasis
sutures, staples, clips
How close should eye wash stations be?
within 10 seconds
What is fast-tracking?
bypassing phase 1 of care
A specific early indicator for MH crisis
increased end-tidal carbon dioxide
Gas embolism recovery position
Durant's (left lateral, Trendelenburg)
When a count discrepancy occurs and the missing item is located, what is the first action of the team?
recount of that item
Components of Universal Protocol?
Pre-procedure verification, site marking, time out, debrief
What is revenue
organization's earnings made by services rendered
What is monitored anesthesia care (MAC)?
administration of sedatives by an anesthesia provider with additional medications and medical services as needed
Cleaning product for hospital use must be a
____-______ product
EPA-registered
How can the circulating RN estimate blood loss?
weighing surgical sponges
What can cause brachial plexus injuries?
arms above 90 degrees, use of shoulder braces
What is an accountable care organization? Is it required or voluntary?
voluntary, coordinated effort across healthcare specialties
What are the potential perioperative complications of herbal supplements?
impact on bleeding times, prolonged anesthesia effects, liver toxicity
What are portals of entry for infection
incision, wound, mucous membrane
Should medication be prepared for more than one patient at a time?
No
physiological effect of Trendelenburg
increased intraocular pressure
How does LAST occur?
the local anesthetic blood threshold is exceeded