Question 1

Nonwoven disposable drapes

Accepted Answer

A) are lightweight and moisture repellant. 
B) are always more expensive than nondisposable drapes. 
C) must be sterilized immediately before use. 
D) are not flame retardant. 
A) are lightweight and moisture repellant. 
B) are always more expensive than nondisposable drapes. 
C) must be sterilized immediately before use. 
D) are not flame retardant.

Question 2

Nonradiopaque sponges are used during the skin prep,rather than the counted sponges from the instrument table.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What surgical staff person gives the approval that it is alright to move a patient to or from the OR table?

Accepted Answer

A) Circulator 
B) Surgeon 
C) First assistant 
D) Anesthesia provider 
A) Circulator 
B) Surgeon 
C) First assistant 
D) Anesthesia provider

Question 4

It is acceptable to adjust a sterile towel or drape once it has been placed in order to correctly square off the incision site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Before bringing a patient into the OR,special consideration regarding the patient's weight and type of surgical procedure needs to be taken into consideration when selecting an OR bed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A nonsterile pneumatic tourniquet cuff is placed before the skin prep to control bleeding during the surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How many OR personnel must be present at the bed to assist in moving an anesthetized patient?

Accepted Answer

A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four 
A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four

Question 8

Iodophors should be used with caution on persons with a known sensitivity or allergy to iodine or shellfish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When moving an x-ray tube over a sterile field,the field must be covered with a sterile sheet,which is discarded by the circulator after use because it has become contaminated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which may be used to secure towels to the patient's skin?

Accepted Answer

A) Glue 
B) Skin adhesive 
C) Towel clips 
D) Pins 
A) Glue 
B) Skin adhesive 
C) Towel clips 
D) Pins

Question 11

Towels are a counted item and are generally used in the surgical incision to control bleeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What normal capillary interface pressure should be maintained to prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

A) 10-15 mm Hg 
B) 15-20 mm Hg 
C) 23-32 mm Hg 
D) 35-40 mm Hg 
A) 10-15 mm Hg 
B) 15-20 mm Hg 
C) 23-32 mm Hg 
D) 35-40 mm Hg

Question 13

A safety strap is secured across the abdomen during the procedure when the patient is in the lithotomy position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When placing a patient's arm on an armboard,what should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperabduction of the arm 
B) Extra padding on the armboard 
C) Placing the arm at a 90° angle 
D) Secure the arm to the board 
A) Hyperabduction of the arm 
B) Extra padding on the armboard 
C) Placing the arm at a 90° angle 
D) Secure the arm to the board

Question 15

Which is a possible complication of being in the lithotomy position?

Accepted Answer

A) Mitral valve prolapse 
B) Hearing loss 
C) Compartment syndrome 
D) Carpal tunnel syndrome 
A) Mitral valve prolapse 
B) Hearing loss 
C) Compartment syndrome 
D) Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 16

Which is a reason to catheterize a patient during a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) To decrease postoperative pain 
B) To permit accurate output measurement 
C) To prevent urine leakage on the OR table 
D) To expedite a patient's recovery period 
A) To decrease postoperative pain 
B) To permit accurate output measurement 
C) To prevent urine leakage on the OR table 
D) To expedite a patient's recovery period

Question 17

A donut is a ring shaped device used to pad and protect only the head during a surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

__________ can result when prep solutions pool underneath a patient's body or extremity.

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical burns or fire 
B) Contamination 
C) Infections 
D) Toxicity 
A) Chemical burns or fire 
B) Contamination 
C) Infections 
D) Toxicity

Question 19

During a one- or two-step prep,the skin is cleansed from the outside in,cleansing the incision site last.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What piece of equipment will assist in hyperextending the neck during a procedure on the face or neck?

Accepted Answer

A) Donut head rest 
B) Surgical head light 
C) Stockinette roll 
D) Shoulder roll 
A) Donut head rest 
B) Surgical head light 
C) Stockinette roll 
D) Shoulder roll

Exam 26: Positioning,prepping,and Draping the Patient

Nonwoven disposable drapes

Nonradiopaque sponges are used during the skin prep,rather than the counted sponges from the instrument table.

What surgical staff person gives the approval that it is alright to move a patient to or from the OR table?

It is acceptable to adjust a sterile towel or drape once it has been placed in order to correctly square off the incision site.

Before bringing a patient into the OR,special consideration regarding the patient's weight and type of surgical procedure needs to be taken into consideration when selecting an OR bed.

A nonsterile pneumatic tourniquet cuff is placed before the skin prep to control bleeding during the surgical procedure.

How many OR personnel must be present at the bed to assist in moving an anesthetized patient?

Iodophors should be used with caution on persons with a known sensitivity or allergy to iodine or shellfish.

When moving an x-ray tube over a sterile field,the field must be covered with a sterile sheet,which is discarded by the circulator after use because it has become contaminated.

Which may be used to secure towels to the patient's skin?

Towels are a counted item and are generally used in the surgical incision to control bleeding.

What normal capillary interface pressure should be maintained to prevent pressure injuries?

A safety strap is secured across the abdomen during the procedure when the patient is in the lithotomy position.

When placing a patient's arm on an armboard,what should be avoided?

Which is a possible complication of being in the lithotomy position?

Which is a reason to catheterize a patient during a surgical procedure?

A donut is a ring shaped device used to pad and protect only the head during a surgical procedure.

__________ can result when prep solutions pool underneath a patient's body or extremity.

During a one- or two-step prep,the skin is cleansed from the outside in,cleansing the incision site last.

What piece of equipment will assist in hyperextending the neck during a procedure on the face or neck?

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