NCM 112: QUIZ 1 PERIOPERATIVE NURSING

Which statement is true regarding central line access?

• Sterile gloves are always necessary when accessing the line

• It is not necessary to scrub the hub for 15 seconds prior to accessing the line

• Only clean gloves are needed when accessing the line, provided that scrubbing the hub for 15 seconds and aseptic non touch technique is applied

• It is not necessary to perform hand hygiene prior to access of the line

How frequent should peripheral intravenous catheter be changed ?

• Every 3 days

• Every 7 days

• When there is complication

• Change when patient ask to

When should you inspect a peripheral line site for signs of infection? all are correct except one.

• When doing clinical rounds ( by nurses )

• Each time the line is accessed for medication or fluid

• More frequent assessments are necessary when using high-risk solutions and medications

• Only when the patient complains of pain and redness at the site

You should perform hand hygiene in the following situations, except

• Before touching patient

• After touching patient's surrounding

• After donning sterile gloves

• Before donning sterile gloves

It is an information on the surgical procedure provided by the physician that includes permission of a client on a certain procedure after explanation of the risks, benefits and alternatives.

• Contract
• Last will and testament
• Informed Concent
• Subpoena

A member of perioperative team that setup the sterile tables, preparing sutures and special equipment and assisting the surgeon and the surgical assistants during the procedure by anticipating the instruments that will be required.

• Surgeon
• Circulating Nurse
• Anesthesiologist
• Scrub Nurse

When does the preoperative phase of perioperative nursing begin?

• When the decision to do surgery is made
• When the patient is admitted to preanesthesia holding
• When the patient is admitted to the floor
•  When the patient signs an informed consent

When does the postoperative phase of perioperative nursing end?

• When the patient is returned to her room after surgery
• When a follow-up evaluation in the clinical setting or home setting is done
• When the patient is discharged home
• When the family becomes responsible for the patient's care

It is a classification of surgery that refers to procedures that scheduled at the client's convenience.

• Optional Surgery
• Urgent Surgery
• Emergency Surgery
• Elective Surgery

Failure to label specimen containers accurately could result in the following EXCEPT

• the need for additional procedure.

• unable to determine diagnosis.

• delay in providing definitive treatment.

• the need for cancelling the procedure.