1.Measures to prevent infection in the operating room are directed at all but one of the following areas:
A.The preparation of the surgical patient
B.The technical and aseptic practices of the surgical team
C.The maintenance of the surgical environment
D.The sterility of all operating room equipment
2. Which of the following is not a link in the chain of infection?
A.Portal of Exit
B.Portal of Entry
C.Transmission of the Host
D. Reservoir of the Agent
3.One of the most common causes of multiple system organ failure is:
A.Failed transplant
B.Excessive use of steroids post-operativel
C. Intra-abdominal infection
D. Prolonged periods of steroid use pre-operatively
4.The wound classification for Gastrectomy is:
A.Contaminated
??B.Clean
??C.Dirty
D.Clean-contaminated
5.When not using the active electrode, the Scrub nurse should:
A.Clean the tip of the active electrode if required
B.Leave the active electrode where the surgeon places it
C.Keep the active electrode in a clean, dry quiver
D. 1 and 3
6.James Jackson is a 43 year old man who suffered an electrical burn while working on electrical wires during a hurricane. His right leg has been amputated to his hip as a result of his injuries.
He has developed decubitis ulcers on his left heel and left elbow. Mr. Jackson will be undergoing a debridement of his left heel and left elbow decubitis ulcers. Where would the Circulating RN place the dispersive electrode pad?
??A.Right hip
B.Left Thigh
C.Right buttock
??D.Left flank
7. When prepping the patient for laser surgery:
A.Never use alcohol based solutions unless the patient is allergic to iodine
B.Use only alcohol based solutions
C.Use only iodine tincture solutions
D. Never use alcohol based solutions for prep
8. Contact lenses or regular prescription eye glasses provide adequate protection during CO2 laser use.
• True
• False