Deck 10: Physical Facilities

Question 1

Which is an equipment item commonly found in each OR?

A) PYXIS medication machine
B) Mayo stand
C) Crash cart
D) Scrub sink

Answer 1

B
Equipment commonly found in the OR may include an operating bed,instrument tables,Mayo stand,small tables,ring stand for basin,anesthesia machine,anesthesia table,sitting stools,standing platforms,IV poles,suction canisters,laundry hamper frame,kick buckets,wastebaskets,writing surface,and computer terminal station.

Question 2

The OR atmospheric environment should be maintained within a temperature range of ____________________ and ____________________% humidity.

Answer 2

68° to 73° F;30% to 60%
The desired temperature should be between 68° F (20° C)and 73° F (23° C)with a relative humidity of 30% to 60%.

Question 3

The ratio of intensity of general OR lighting should not exceed 1:5.

Answer 3

True
This contrast should be maintained in corridors,scrub areas,and the room itself so the surgeon can be accustomed to the light before entering the sterile field.It is preferred to be a ratio of 1:3.

Question 4

In what room might a laparoscopic cholecystectomy be performed?

A) Endoscopy room
B) Interventional radiography room
C) Minimally invasive surgery room
D) Cystoscopy room

Question 5

The OR sends instruments and supplies to the sterile processing department to be ____________________,____________________,____________________,and ____________________.

Question 6

It is desirable to have all ORs be the same size.

Question 7

How many clocks should be in each OR?

A) At least three
B) One
C) Two
D) None

Question 8

Which is one of the components of a substerile room?

A) Instrument decontamination sink
B) Medication storage cabinet
C) Anesthesia intubation cart
D) Steam sterilizer

Question 9

Which is one of three areas into which the surgical suite is divided?

A) Sterile area
B) Negative pressure area
C) Unrestricted area
D) Waiting area

Question 10

Which is one use of the OR ceiling?

A) Surface mount for lighting devices
B) Blood barrier
C) Location of the air conditioning unit
D) Storage site for overhead equipment

Question 11

During construction of the OR,negative pressure must be maintained in halls,with exhaust filtered to the outside of the building.

Question 12

Where in the surgical environment would you find the receptionist,pneumatic tube system,and computer systems used to retrieve patient records?

A) Conference room
B) Support service office
C) Central control desk
D) Central processing area

Question 13

Swinging doors are the preferred door type in the OR.

Question 14

In what transition zone area is it acceptable for patients to wait prior to receiving anesthesia and to be given invasive lines and regional anesthesia?

A) Preoperative holding area
B) Induction room
C) Postanesthesia care unit
D) Dressing room

Question 15

What is the recommended ratio of fresh air exchanges to recirculated air per hour in Class A ORs?

A) 5 air exchanges with 1 exchange of outside air
B) 10 air exchanges with 2 exchanges of outside air
C) 15 air exchanges per hour with 3 exchanges of outside air
D) 25 air exchanges with 5 exchanges of outside air

Question 16

The operating bed should not be set up under a movable or track ceiling device.

Question 17

Which is one of the three storage areas found within the perioperative area?

A) Contaminated instrument storage
B) Minimally invasive procedure room
C) Sterile supply room
D) Contaminated equipment storage

Question 18

It is acceptable to prop OR doors open during or in between surgical procedures.

Question 19

What type of filter is used in the OR setting that eliminates almost all dust particles?

A) HEPA
B) NIOSH
C) EPA
D) ACH