Question 1

Which of the following is true about the effects of pain on specific body systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Pain may cause patient anxiety and feelings of hopelessness. 
B) Pain may cause increased levels of insulin secretion. 
C) Pain may cause a decrease in cortisol production. 
D) Both A and B 
A) Pain may cause patient anxiety and feelings of hopelessness. 
B) Pain may cause increased levels of insulin secretion. 
C) Pain may cause a decrease in cortisol production. 
D) Both A and B A

Question 2

When assessing nutritional status for a patient's plan of care, the tech should consider which laboratory value that may indicate altered nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemoglobin 
B) Serum albumin 
C) Arterial blood gas 
D) Platelet count 
A) Hemoglobin 
B) Serum albumin 
C) Arterial blood gas 
D) Platelet count B

Question 3

A patient expresses fear about the upcoming surgical procedure by saying to the perioperative tech, "I've never been under the knife before, what if I don't wake up?" The tech's best response would be:

Accepted Answer

A) "That is a common feeling among people who are getting ready for surgery. Tell me more about your concerns with anesthesia." 
B) "There is nothing to worry about. Your physician and the anesthesiologist have years of experience." 
C) "You should talk with your family members about this. They are the ones who will be supporting you when you wake up." 
D) "I know what you mean. I had surgery last year and I was so frightened. It was terrible." 
A) "That is a common feeling among people who are getting ready for surgery. Tell me more about your concerns with anesthesia." 
B) "There is nothing to worry about. Your physician and the anesthesiologist have years of experience." 
C) "You should talk with your family members about this. They are the ones who will be supporting you when you wake up." 
D) "I know what you mean. I had surgery last year and I was so frightened. It was terrible." A

Question 4

A patient infected with MRSA is admitted to the preoperative unit of the hospital. Which of the following actions should the perioperative tech include as part of this patient's plan of care?

Accepted Answer

A) Limit the amount of time the patient is transported through the area and only move them when absolutely necessary. 
B) Implement a unit-based screening program to detect the presence of MRSA among healthcare workers in the area. 
C) Contact the physician about postponing the patient's surgery until they have received appropriate treatment for their condition. 
D) Separate the patient into a negative-pressure hospital room. 
A) Limit the amount of time the patient is transported through the area and only move them when absolutely necessary. 
B) Implement a unit-based screening program to detect the presence of MRSA among healthcare workers in the area. 
C) Contact the physician about postponing the patient's surgery until they have received appropriate treatment for their condition. 
D) Separate the patient into a negative-pressure hospital room.

Question 5

Which of the following conditions must the tech consider as a potential cause for complications during the postoperative period?

Accepted Answer

A) Age between 20 and 40 years 
B) A history of organ transplant 
C) A surgical procedure that lasted 2 ½ hours 
D) Both A and C 
A) Age between 20 and 40 years 
B) A history of organ transplant 
C) A surgical procedure that lasted 2 ½ hours 
D) Both A and C

Which of the following is true about the effects of pain on specific body systems?

When assessing nutritional status for a patient's plan of care, the tech should consider which laboratory value that may indicate altered nutrition?

A patient expresses fear about the upcoming surgical procedure by saying to the perioperative tech, "I've never been under the knife before, what if I don't wake up?" The tech's best response would be:

A patient infected with MRSA is admitted to the preoperative unit of the hospital. Which of the following actions should the perioperative tech include as part of this patient's plan of care?

Which of the following conditions must the tech consider as a potential cause for complications during the postoperative period?

Accountability

Communication

Disinfection

Emergencies

Intraoperative

Management

Preop

Transfer

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Exam 6: IPC Outcomes

Which of the following is true about the effects of pain on specific body systems?

When assessing nutritional status for a patient's plan of care, the tech should consider which laboratory value that may indicate altered nutrition?

A patient expresses fear about the upcoming surgical procedure by saying to the perioperative tech, "I've never been under the knife before, what if I don't wake up?" The tech's best response would be:

A patient infected with MRSA is admitted to the preoperative unit of the hospital. Which of the following actions should the perioperative tech include as part of this patient's plan of care?

Which of the following conditions must the tech consider as a potential cause for complications during the postoperative period?

Accountability

Communication

Disinfection

Emergencies

Intraoperative

Management

Preop

Transfer

Filters