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~ BS cownicss | 1. If a biological indicator shows a positive growth, which of the following steps in necessary? a. The sterilizer should be taken out of service b. Any items processed in the load should be recalled c. The BI should be reported to the manager or charge nurse d. All of the above are true All of the above 1/21 2. Which bacteria is used in biological indicators to determine the survival of spores? a. Staphylococcus aureus b. Geobacillus stearothermophilus c. Enterococcus d. Escherichia coli Geobacillus stearotherophilus 3. Which of the following surgical complications is unlikely to be related to improper positioning? a. Joint dislocation b. hypoglycemia c. Peripheral nerve damage d. Hypoventillation 2/21 c. Patient preoperative area d. Clean storage supply area Patient preoperative 6. An injury to the patient when the skin remains stable which the tissue beneath is lifted is caused by: a. friction b. shearing Cc. pressure d. none shearing 4/21 7. An injury to the patient when the skin moves or rubs across coarse surfaces, such as bed linen is caused by: a. friction b. shearing c. pressure d. none friction 8. An injury to the patient that results from prolonged pressure over bony prominences is caused by: a. friction b. shearing c. pressure 5/21 begins with the: a. kick bucket b. trash c. incision site d. floor incision site 11. When placing the dispersive electrode on the patient, the perioperative nurse should not place it: a. over scar tissue b. near the incision site 7/24 c. over muscle mass d. near an active electrode over scar tissue 12. Where is the optimal place for a bovie pad: Placed on muscle to ensure good skin contact and near the operative site for current delivery 13. When considering teaching an adolescent about ostomy self care, it is important to realize that they may have concerns relating to their: a. impact on career b. financial issues c. independence d. body image body image 8/21 b. 4 10/ d.6 4 Preliminary, uterine closure, abdominal closure, final count The additional extra sponge count is UVA specific and not AORN 16. What position is associated with complications of increased intraocular pressure, corneal abrasions and retinal artery occlusion? a. Lithotomy b. Prone c. Supine d. Lateral Recumbent Prone Lateral also has an increased risk for intraocular pressure Wi c. saturated vaporization of the microbial cytoplasm d. denaturation and coagulation of enzyme proteins denaturization and co- agulation of enzyme proteins 19. To prevent potential chemical or thermal burns from occurring after skin antisepsis, the circulating nurse would: a. use disposable towels to avoid pooling b. prohibit use of alcohol based skin cleaners c. wipe excess cleaning solution from surgical site d. Heat cleaning solutions to decrease drying time use disposable towels to avoid pooling 20. Hair removal is recommended for all surgical patients to reduce the risk for infection: a. true ative nursing assessment? a. scanning the surgical schedule for the day before morning report b. reading the pick preferences list attached to the case cart c. reviewing the patient medical record d. studying an on line tutorial about the intended surgical procedure review- ing the patient medical record 23. ADPIE: Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation 24. Maintaining normothermia during surgery reduces the patients risk of: (select all that apply) a. pressure ulcers b. infection c. pneumonia qi 26. What is the braden scale used for Predicting pressure ulcer risk Scale of 6 - 23 with low being high risk and high being low risk 27. What categories are in the braden scale Answer perception moisture activity mobility nutrition friction/shear 28. When prepping the patient for surgery, you should take the following precautions except? a. make sure prep does not pool under the patient b. make sure to avoid the incision site c. make sure patient has no allergies to solution 197 d. make sure prep in completely dry prior to draping make sure to avoid the incision site 29. All of the pathogenic organisms below are commonly associated with surgical site infections except: a. staphylococcus aureus b. enterococcus spp. c. streptococcus pneumoniae d. staphylococcus epidermis streptococcus pneumoniae 20/ 
