Question 1

Perioperative personnel historically have relied on numerous types of precautions to protect themselves and others from bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases.Select the statement that best differentiates between Universal and Standard Precautions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Universal Precautions and Standard Precautions are the same;however,Standard Precautions require more hand hygiene and prevention of sharps injuries.
B)   Many similarities and differences exist between Universal and Standard Precautions.
C)   Standard Precautions apply to blood;all body fluids,secretions,and excretions (except sweat) ,regardless of whether they contain visible blood;mucous membranes;and nonintact skin.
D)   Universal Precautions is the same as Blood and Body Fluid Precautions.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Select the guideline that complements the design of the culture of safety model.

Accepted Answer

A)   Take advantage of a personal injury event to educate yourself about future prevention strategies.
B)   Comply with those policies that fit your current practice.
C)   Incorporate safe practices into your daily work when handling sharps.
D)   Observe local,state,and federal regulations as they fit your current practice.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Linda Gardner is highly allergic to latex and the anesthesia provider plans to give Linda prophylactic medications before anesthesia.What medications might be administered to Linda in the preoperative holding area?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epinephrine and an H2-blocker
B)   Vasopressin and atropine
C)   Prednisone and a beta-agonist inhaler
D)   DimethylxanthineE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

AORN has developed a list of risk reduction strategies that the perioperative nurse and surgical technologist can use to protect themselves from exposure injuries during surgery.Which safe sharp handling practices reflect true statements that are appropriate intraoperative nursing actions for the scrub person?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wearing a double layer of gloves
B)   Keeping track of,and accounting for,all sharp items throughout the procedure
C)   Using blunt suture needles
D)   Counting sharps only twice during the procedure to restrict handling and contact
E)   Giving verbal notification when passing a sharp device F) Passing sharp items using neutral/hands-free techniques instead of passing hand to handG) B) and F)
H) A) and B)

Exam 30: Workplace Issues and Staff Safety

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Perioperative personnel historically have relied on numerous types of precautions to protect themselves and others from bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases.Select the statement that best differentiates between Universal and Standard Precautions.

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Linda Gardner is highly allergic to latex and the anesthesia provider plans to give Linda prophylactic medications before anesthesia.What medications might be administered to Linda in the preoperative holding area?

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Perioperative personnel historically have relied on numerous types of precautions to protect themselves and others from bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases.Select the statement that best differentiates between Universal and Standard Precautions.

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Linda Gardner is highly allergic to latex and the anesthesia provider plans to give Linda prophylactic medications before anesthesia.What medications might be administered to Linda in the preoperative holding area?

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