Question 1

Informed consent is both a requirement and a patient right.The perioperative nurse's responsibility in terms of informed consent is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure the consent is completed properly to prevent legal liability. 
B)  report to the physician any doubts or concerns regarding the patients understanding. 
C)  obtain the informed consent. 
D)  answer questions related to risks and benefits. 
A)  ensure the consent is completed properly to prevent legal liability. 
B)  report to the physician any doubts or concerns regarding the patients understanding. 
C)  obtain the informed consent. 
D)  answer questions related to risks and benefits.

Question 2

In the perioperative environment,patient hand offs occur at multiple points during the continuum of care.Best practices for patient hand offs include:

Accepted Answer

A)  completing urgent tasks before beginning the hand-over process. 
B)  tailoring communication steps as needed to manage efficiency. 
C)  using a structured tool to facilitate consistency. 
D)  using a broad definition for hand offs. 
E)  integrating technology into the hand-off process. 
A)  completing urgent tasks before beginning the hand-over process. 
B)  tailoring communication steps as needed to manage efficiency. 
C)  using a structured tool to facilitate consistency. 
D)  using a broad definition for hand offs. 
E)  integrating technology into the hand-off process.

Question 3

A patient was transferred to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU)by the anesthesia provider and perioperative nurse.A hand-off report was given,using situation,background,assessment,recommendation (SBAR)format,to the accepting PACU nurse.The first element of information that should be presented in the hand-off report is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the expected discharge criteria. 
B)  the names and roles of the nurse and anesthesia provider. 
C)  patient identification and procedure performed. 
D)  pain management orders. 
A)  the expected discharge criteria. 
B)  the names and roles of the nurse and anesthesia provider. 
C)  patient identification and procedure performed. 
D)  pain management orders.

Question 4

Surgical patients are at risk for development of pressure injuries due to extrinsic factors such as length of surgery and intrinsic factors such as co-morbidities and age.The most important factor in prevention of such pressure injuries is:

Accepted Answer

A)  use of a transfer sheet to decrease friction. 
B)  use of sheets or blankets to position patients. 
C)  completion of a preoperative risk assessment and skin assessment. 
D)  reviewing the guidelines for patient positioning in surgery. 
A)  use of a transfer sheet to decrease friction. 
B)  use of sheets or blankets to position patients. 
C)  completion of a preoperative risk assessment and skin assessment. 
D)  reviewing the guidelines for patient positioning in surgery.

Question 5

A key factor in promoting patient safety is:

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasis on individual responsibility. 
B)  elimination of distractions and noise from the perioperative environments. 
C)  standardized checklists. 
D)  continuous monitoring. 
A)  emphasis on individual responsibility. 
B)  elimination of distractions and noise from the perioperative environments. 
C)  standardized checklists. 
D)  continuous monitoring.

Informed consent is both a requirement and a patient right.The perioperative nurse's responsibility in terms of informed consent is to:

In the perioperative environment,patient hand offs occur at multiple points during the continuum of care.Best practices for patient hand offs include:

Surgical patients are at risk for development of pressure injuries due to extrinsic factors such as length of surgery and intrinsic factors such as co-morbidities and age.The most important factor in prevention of such pressure injuries is:

A key factor in promoting patient safety is:

Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing

Workplace Issues and Staff Safety

Infection Prevention and Control

Anesthesia

Positioning the Patient for Surgery

Sutures, sharps, and Instruments

Surgical Modalities

Wound Healing, dressings, and Drains

Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Surgery of the Biliary Tract, pancreas, liver, and Spleen

Hernia Repair

Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery

Genitourinary Surgery

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Breast Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

Geriatric Surgery

Trauma Surgery

Interventional and Image-Guided Procedures

Integrative Health Practices: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

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Exam 2: Patient Safety and Risk Management

Informed consent is both a requirement and a patient right.The perioperative nurse's responsibility in terms of informed consent is to:

In the perioperative environment,patient hand offs occur at multiple points during the continuum of care.Best practices for patient hand offs include:

Surgical patients are at risk for development of pressure injuries due to extrinsic factors such as length of surgery and intrinsic factors such as co-morbidities and age.The most important factor in prevention of such pressure injuries is:

A key factor in promoting patient safety is:

Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing

Workplace Issues and Staff Safety

Infection Prevention and Control

Anesthesia

Positioning the Patient for Surgery

Sutures, sharps, and Instruments

Surgical Modalities

Wound Healing, dressings, and Drains

Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Surgery of the Biliary Tract, pancreas, liver, and Spleen

Hernia Repair

Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery

Genitourinary Surgery

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Breast Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

Geriatric Surgery

Trauma Surgery

Interventional and Image-Guided Procedures

Integrative Health Practices: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Filters