Question 1

Which of the following acronyms refers to the immunoassay used to diagnose latex allergy?

Accepted Answer

RAST (Radioallergosorbent test) is the immunoassay used to diagnose latex allergy. PASS (Problematic and Likely Allergenic Skin Substances) is not a specific test but a list of potential skin allergens. PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) is a type of plastic used in medical implants. RACE (Rapid Assessment of Caffeine Exposure) is a test used to measure caffeine levels in the body.

Question 2

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                        Premises: Area of an operating room suite where patients have IV lines started, sign consents, interview with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nurses prior to transfer to the OR for procedures
Equipment used by CRNA or MD for induction, maintenance, monitoring, and reversal of a patient undergoing surgery
Connection points for negative pressure lines that allow for removal of irrigation and body fluids from the surgical site or by the anesthesia provider for management of patient secretions
Positive pressure gradient that prevents airborne contaminants in the corridors from entering the OR when doors are opened
Area of an operating room suite adjacent to an OR, which may contain a scrub sink or immediate-use steam sterilizer
Ignition source caused by friction between two surfaces and electron transfer; resulting in sparks or palpable shocks
Real-time intraoperative radiography that emits large amounts of ionizing radiation and requires use of a C-arm image intensifier
Category of "sharp" that has a beveled point and hollow cannula and either should not be recapped or should involve using the one-handed scoop method if recapping is necessary
Separate department with direct or indirect connections to OR suite where instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization takes place and may include hospital materials storage
Surgical energy that uses intense focused light beams and is an ignition source for surgical fires if proper precautions not taken

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Polymethyl methacrylate is a gas used to sterilize heat-sensitive surgical instruments, but must be aerated from items before use on the patient.

Accepted Answer

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is not a gas; it is a synthetic polymer of methyl methacrylate, used in a wide range of applications, including as a glass substitute in items such as aquariums, motorcycle helmet visors, and as a bone cement in orthopedic surgery. The gas used for sterilizing heat-sensitive surgical instruments is ethylene oxide, not PMMA.

Question 4

Infectious, blood-saturated and dripping, regulated medical waste should be contained and discarded in red bags with a biohazard symbol.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Infectious, blood-saturated and dripping, regulated medical waste should be contained and discarded in red bags with a biohazard symbol to prevent the spread of infection and to identify the content as hazardous waste.

Question 5

Which of the following organizations sets standards for electrical safety, sterilization, and use of medical devices?

Accepted Answer

AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) sets standards for electrical safety, sterilization, and use of medical devices. ANSI (American National Standards Institute) sets standards for a variety of industries, including healthcare. CSPS (Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons) is a professional organization for plastic surgeons in Canada. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) sets standards for workplace safety in the United States.

Question 6

The physical design of an OR suite is designed to control personnel, patient, and supply traffic and may be of a race track, hotel, or specialty grouping type.

Accepted Answer

The physical design of an OR suite is designed to control personnel, patient, and supply traffic and may be of a race track, hotel, or specialty grouping type.

Question 7

Which of the following is the mnemonic used to remember the steps to take in the event of a surgical fire?

Accepted Answer

RACE is the mnemonic used to remember the steps to take in the event of a surgical fire. It stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish. PASS is used to remember how to operate a fire extinguisher (Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side). PMMA and RAST are not related to surgical fires.

Question 8

Which of the following is the mnemonic used to remember the steps for operating a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

The mnemonic used to remember the steps for operating a fire extinguisher is PASS, which stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side. PMMA, RACE, and RAST are other fire safety-related acronyms, but they are not used for remembering the steps for operating a fire extinguisher.

Question 9

Soiled sponges from the operative field are discarded into low-to-the-floor, rolling, lined kick buckets.

Accepted Answer

Soiled sponges are discarded into low-to-the-floor, rolling, lined kick buckets to prevent contamination of the operative field and for easy disposal later.

Question 10

Locker rooms, administrative offices, and the departmental main desk are examples of semirestricted areas in the OR suite.

Accepted Answer

Locker rooms, administrative offices, and the departmental main desk are examples of unrestricted areas in the OR suite, where there is a mix of hospital staff and visitors, and surgical attire is not required.

Question 11

All of the following are articulating breakpoints or removable sections of an operating table EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The articulating breakpoints or removable sections of an operating table include head, knee, and waist. "Side" is not a typical articulating breakpoint or removable section.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT part of a three-prong plug?

Accepted Answer

A three-prong plug has an active (hot) wire/prong, an inactive (neutral) wire/prong, and a ground pin/prong. A bipolar wire/prongs do not exist and is not part of a three-prong plug.

Question 13

Which of the following should be used by surgical team members to prevent potential injury from tasks involving heavy lifting, moving of equipment or patients, and long periods of standing or sitting?

Accepted Answer

Proper body mechanics involves using the correct techniques for lifting, moving, and positioning equipment and patients, as well as maintaining good posture during long periods of standing or sitting. This can help prevent musculoskeletal injuries and other physical strain on surgical team members. Permissible exposure limits and post-exposure prophylaxis are not relevant to preventing injuries from heavy lifting or prolonged standing/sitting. Personal protective equipment may be necessary for tasks involving biohazardous materials, but it would not necessarily prevent injuries from heavy lifting or prolonged standing/sitting.

Question 14

Which of the following is the type of head fixation device that attaches to the operating table used frequently for craniotomy procedures?

Accepted Answer

The Mayfield brace is the head fixation device frequently used for craniotomy procedures. The C-arm unit is an imaging device used for intraoperative imaging. Lithotomy stirrups are used for gynecological and urological procedures. The Wilson frame is a type of skeletal traction device.

Question 15

What is the abbreviation for the sets of references that provide information about all potentially hazardous chemicals used in the perioperative setting and must be accessible to health care workers?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following is commonly used as a tissue fixative and preservative for surgical specimens sent to pathology?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 5: Physical Environment and Safety Standards

Which of the following acronyms refers to the immunoassay used to diagnose latex allergy?

Match each term below with its description

Polymethyl methacrylate is a gas used to sterilize heat-sensitive surgical instruments, but must be aerated from items before use on the patient.

Infectious, blood-saturated and dripping, regulated medical waste should be contained and discarded in red bags with a biohazard symbol.

Which of the following organizations sets standards for electrical safety, sterilization, and use of medical devices?

The physical design of an OR suite is designed to control personnel, patient, and supply traffic and may be of a race track, hotel, or specialty grouping type.

Which of the following is the mnemonic used to remember the steps to take in the event of a surgical fire?

Which of the following is the mnemonic used to remember the steps for operating a fire extinguisher?

Soiled sponges from the operative field are discarded into low-to-the-floor, rolling, lined kick buckets.

Locker rooms, administrative offices, and the departmental main desk are examples of semirestricted areas in the OR suite.

All of the following are articulating breakpoints or removable sections of an operating table EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT part of a three-prong plug?

Which of the following should be used by surgical team members to prevent potential injury from tasks involving heavy lifting, moving of equipment or patients, and long periods of standing or sitting?

Which of the following is the type of head fixation device that attaches to the operating table used frequently for craniotomy procedures?

What is the abbreviation for the sets of references that provide information about all potentially hazardous chemicals used in the perioperative setting and must be accessible to health care workers?

Which of the following is commonly used as a tissue fixative and preservative for surgical specimens sent to pathology?