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the sterile area of surgical attire includes:
the front of the gown from the table level or sterile field to ____ inches below the neck &
the sleeves from ____ inches above the elbow to the cuff
2 inches
which antiseptic solution is most commonly chosen for patients with allergies to iodine
CHG 4% / CHG & alcohol
____ is the basic protein substance of connective tissue; it contributes to tensile strength of the wound; Vitamin C helps with it's production
Collagen
fentanyl can be reversed with
nalaxone
the ____ glove technique is used only during the initial donning of sterile gown and gloves
closed
stage ___ of an immediate latex allergic response: can progress to a sudden drop in BP, increase HR, and potential circulatory collapse
stage 3
Which Spaulding classification would be appropriate for the following items:
1. bedpan
2. pulse ox
3. anesthesia equipment
4. CV cath
5. implants
1. noncritical
2. noncritical
3. semi-critical
4. critical
5. critical
What type of needle point has a smooth point with no cutting edges? It's used for pushing tissue aside.
Taper point
All ______ ______ should be avoided on pulsating arterial bleeds and in contaminated wounds; & all ______ ______ should be avoided with autologous blood salvage units
All hemostatic agents should be avoided on pulsating arterial bleeds and in contaminated wounds; & all microfibrillar collagen should be avoided with autologous blood salvage units
For at least how long should you wash your hands with soap and water, according to AORN?
at least 15 seconds
pneumatic tourniquet inflation time over __ - __ hours is considered excessive and may lead to metabolic changes, neurologic complications, muscle damage, impaired organ function
2 - 3 hours
Which type of sterilization method is only used when there's insufficient time to process by the preferred wrapped or container method?
Immediate use steam sterilization
1. on-time starts
2. turnover time
3. volume of cases
4. length of cases
what drug is used to treat MH
dantrolene
It is recommended that scrubbed personnel change their surgical gloves after a maximum of how long?
150 minutes
which latex sensitivity category will onset either 5 - 30 minutes after contact with allergen or can have a delayed onset 10 - 12 hours after contact with allergen
Immediate Type 1 Hypersensitivity Reaction/ Latex Allergy
What are the 3 principal elements required for an infection to occur:
1. source or reservoir
2. susceptible host
3. method of transmission
What type of sponge is used mainly in neuro on delicate structures including nerve, brain, tissue, and spinal cord?
patties
Where exactly is an epidural injected?
Between the ligamentum flavum and dura space
Describe AORN standards for passing a needle holder to the surgeon:
AORN standards dictate the use of a neutral zone when passing all sharps
the remodeling phase of wound healing starts ___ days after the incision and may continue for ___ years
the remodeling phase of wound healing starts 21 days after the incision and may continue for 2 years
If a scrubbed personnel comes in contact with this chemical substance, they must immediately change their surgical gloves
Methyl methacrylate
CV, renal, & respiratory
silver nitrate, epinephrine, and tannic acid are all example of what category of chemical hemostatic agents
'styptics'
Name the 4 methods to avoid personal exposure to specimen fixatives:
1. avoid splashing while pouring
2. wear gloves to avoid skin contact
3. wear protective mask to avoid inhaling fumes
4. wear protective goggles to avoid eye contact