Exam 10: Physical Facilities

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

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?

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

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

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

Swinging doors are the preferred door type in the OR.

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

Which is an equipment item commonly found in each OR?

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

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

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

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

In what room might a laparoscopic cholecystectomy be performed?

How many clocks should be in each OR?

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

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

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

Which is one of the components of a substerile room?

Which is one use of the OR ceiling?