Deck 5: Physical Environment and Safety Standards

Question 1

The environmental controls should include a temperature between ________and ________ $^\circ$ F with a humidity level between______ $\%$ and______ $\%$ .

Answer 1

$68$ and $73^\circ$ F; $20\%$ and $60\%$

Question 2

The minimum air exchange should be _________ per hour with a range of _________ to________ recommended.

Answer 2

15; 20 to 25

Question 3

The design of the OR includes the racetrack, hotel, and specialty designs that maintain a separation of _________and _______(traffic control patterns).

Answer 3

clean and dirty

Question 4

The ___________ area of the OR requires an OR hat, scrubs, and either designated shoes or shoe covers for entry into this area.

Question 5

The three most important factors to remember regarding safety and the hazard of ionizing radiation are_____________,_____________ , and ____________.

Question 6

Match the hazard with the danger or preventive measure.

-Ionizing radiation

A) Cataracts, retinal damage, burns
B) Spontaneous abortion, cancer, hepatic and renal complications, nerve and brain damage
C) Hang the apron, never fold it; wear the monitoring badge outside the apron near the neck line.
D) Offensive odor, watery eyes, respiratory irritation, exposure to cellular contents
E) Neutral zone, one-handed technique: hand on barrel, scoop, and press cap against the tabletop.

Question 7

Match the hazard with the danger or preventive measure.

-Sharps injury

A) Cataracts, retinal damage, burns
B) Spontaneous abortion, cancer, hepatic and renal complications, nerve and brain damage
C) Hang the apron, never fold it; wear the monitoring badge outside the apron near the neck line.
D) Offensive odor, watery eyes, respiratory irritation, exposure to cellular contents
E) Neutral zone, one-handed technique: hand on barrel, scoop, and press cap against the tabletop.

Question 8

Match the hazard with the danger or preventive measure.

-Waste anesthetic gases

A) Cataracts, retinal damage, burns
B) Spontaneous abortion, cancer, hepatic and renal complications, nerve and brain damage
C) Hang the apron, never fold it; wear the monitoring badge outside the apron near the neck line.
D) Offensive odor, watery eyes, respiratory irritation, exposure to cellular contents
E) Neutral zone, one-handed technique: hand on barrel, scoop, and press cap against the tabletop.

Question 9

Match the hazard with the danger or preventive measure.

-Laser

A) Cataracts, retinal damage, burns
B) Spontaneous abortion, cancer, hepatic and renal complications, nerve and brain damage
C) Hang the apron, never fold it; wear the monitoring badge outside the apron near the neck line.
D) Offensive odor, watery eyes, respiratory irritation, exposure to cellular contents
E) Neutral zone, one-handed technique: hand on barrel, scoop, and press cap against the tabletop.

Question 10

Match the hazard with the danger or preventive measure.

-Surgical plume

A) Cataracts, retinal damage, burns
B) Spontaneous abortion, cancer, hepatic and renal complications, nerve and brain damage
C) Hang the apron, never fold it; wear the monitoring badge outside the apron near the neck line.
D) Offensive odor, watery eyes, respiratory irritation, exposure to cellular contents
E) Neutral zone, one-handed technique: hand on barrel, scoop, and press cap against the tabletop.

Question 11

A. Describe the potential fire hazards. B. What safety precautions can you take for each? C. Identify what RACE and PASS mean.

Question 12

A. Describe the potential effects of poor body mechanics. B. Describe the principles of ergonomics (e.g., lifting, moving a cart, carrying a large instrument tray, and turning to set it down).

Question 13

On a separate sheet of paper, diagram a typical OR setting.