Anesthesia
| Appropriately NPO if there has been no clear fluids for how many hours |
| What is two hours |
This could cause an OR fire if not left to dry for the full recommended time.
What is prep solution
_______ Bacteria are easily removed by mechanical cleansing, _______ microorganisms require chemical agents to inhibit them.
What is transient and resident?
This class of wound is documented when the respiratory, alimentary, or genitourinary tracts are entered under controlled conditions.
WHAT IS CLASS II or CLEAN CONTAMINATED
The responsibilities of this role in the OR include gathering needed supplies, monitoring sterile technique, keeping an accurate count of sponges/sharps/etc., setting up and maintaining the sterile field and passing instruments to the surgeon:
WHAT IS THE SCRUB ROLE
| A Bier Block involves using what piece of equipement |
| What is a tourniquet |
This is the proper way to unplug a cord.
What is by grasping the plug itself and not the cord.
This type of antimicrobial agent should not be used above the next due to corneal damage and toxicity when introduced into the auditory canal.
What is Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)?
This type of sterilization method utilizes a colorless, flammable, explosive gas to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive items. It is a hazardous agent and known carcinogen.
WHAT IS ETHYLENE OXIDE
This article of covering should be changed after each procedure, should not be left to dangle around the neck and must be worn in the restricted area when sterile items are open:
WHAT IS A MASK
| This drug is added to local to increase density and duration of a block |
| What is epinephrine |
During a power outage, this is the amount of time in which back up generators should come on.
What is 10 seconds
The surgical prep area should extend at least ____ to ____ inches in all directions beyond the planned incision site.
What is 6 to 8 inches?
This type of sterilization method uses a liquid chemical sterilization. It has a chemical formula of acetic acid plus one extra highly-reactive oxygen atom
WHAT IS PARACETIC ACID STERILIZATION
This type of care is derived from scientific knowledge and has been developed through research and clinical practice. It also sets the expectation of the professional role that the nurse practices within. An example is counting prior to a procedure:
WHAT IS STANDARDIZED CARE
| One of the three medical professionals that can provide anesthesia |
| Who are anesthesiologist, CRNA, and anesthesiologist assistance |
This is where a device should go for evaluation if staff receive a shock when plugging it in
What is Bio Medical Maintenance
This type of antimicrobial agent in inactivated by blood.
What is iodine?
This class of chemical indicator reacts to a single parameter
WHAT IS CLASS 3 INDICATOR
This Zone requires the following attire to be worn, head and facial hair coverings, and scrub clothes:
WHAT IS THE SEMI-RESTRICTED AREA
| This drug is used to treat malignant hyperthermia |
| What is dantrolene |
This is the name for a liquid that evaporates quickly and is often associated in the OR with skin antisepsis, anesthetic gasses, and specimen fixatives.
What is a volatile liquid
This antimicrobial agent has no contraindications for use on mucous membranes, on open wounds, or around the eyes.
What is a cationic phenolic mixture (PCMX)?
This type of bacteria is used as a biological indicator to document the efficacy of ethylene oxide and dry-heat sterilizers
WHAT IS BACILLUS ATROPHEUS
These two nursing problems that are specific to the nursing care of the perioperative patient with in the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) are classified as critical nursing problems (Hint, they are nursing diagnosis):
WHAT ARE RISK FOR PERIOPERATIE POSITIONING INJURY AND RISK FOR INFECTION