Which law mandate that a hospital must report all incidents from defective equipment or user error that contribute to a patient's death or serious injury
The safe medical decice act of 1990
Protective eyewear wor
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Which law mandate that a hospital must report all incidents from defective equipment or user error that contribute to a patient's death or serious injury
The safe medical decice act of 1990
Protective eyewear worn during laser surgery
Must be specific to the latter, it's wavelength and optical density
After source elimination and substitution , what is the next highest level to decrease patient and team members exposure to surgical smoke
Surgical smoke evacuation
Where should the dispersive pad for the electrosurgical unit be placed on the patient
Close to the surgical site on a large well perfused muscle
Which surgical practices may increase the risk for fire during surgery
The electrosurgical pencil layin on the drape
Ionizing radiation example
X ray
Non ionizing radiation therapy example
Laser
Occupational exposure to radiation can be reduced by the following principles of
Time
Distance
Shielding
What resource should be available to the surgical team when questions arise on how to safety use the surgical equipment
Manufacturers IFU
A patient who is experiencing severe pain, a lack of sensation, Ed's a, vascular compromise and restricted Movement in the extremely after the use of a pneumatic tourniquet is most likely exhibiting the clinical manifestations of
Compartment syndrome
Which of the following would be an appropriate action for the PeriOp nurse when assisting with anesthesia (to prevent aspiration)
Apply criocoid pressure if needed during intubation
Basic monitoring for pt with anesthesia
BP, pulse, 02
What drug is used to reverse Valium and midazolam
Flumazenil
How can the PeriOp nurse assist anesthesia with placement of a spinal or epidural block
Calm the pt
What complication can arise with tourniquet deflation at the end of a Bier block procedure
Bolts of anesthetic
What is the most consistent indicator of malignant hyperthermia during a surgical intervention
Sustained end tital co2
What are the signs the ot is experiencing local anesthetic system toxicity
Ringing in the ears, dizziness, peri oral tingling
Which assessment factor is important to include when screening patient for potential risk of malignant hyperthermia
Fam hx
which area is considered a sterile area of a surgical gown
front of the gown
how often should surgical gloves be changed during surgery
every 90-150 mins
how should a surgical hand rub be applied
according to manufactures instructions
what is an example of a glove perforation indicator system
inner glove is a different color from the outer glove
for initial gloving after you have donned a sterile gown, what self gloving technique should you use?
closed gloving
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