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Pt. Care final

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Radiation is heat loss mechanism described as   loss of heat from the patients body to the environment  
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The caloric requirements of infants is increased by _______ with a major operation   20-30%  
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Eupena is defined as   Normal breathing  
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According to the life task approach, at what age must the individual adjust to changes in body structure and size   adolescent  
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A pt is obese if their body weight is ____ or greater than ideal body weight   100lbs  
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Individuals age and change. The study of______ attempts it identify, quantify, and describe these changes   Human development  
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Blunt trauma results from all the following forces EXCEPT   gunshot wound  
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Conduction is a heat loss mechanism described as   loss of heat from pts body into a cooler surface  
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Most common skin prep in the OR is   abdominal and thoracoabdominal  
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For preparation of these areas, a piece of sterile plastic sheeting may be used for protection   Eyes, ears, face, and nose  
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Geriatric pts are those in a specific age group, usually over the age of   65 y/o  
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Which of the following is not one of the three definitions of death   Hepatic  
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A pt undergoing surgery for a hemithorax would be placed in what position   lateral  
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for this skin prep, an assistant should don sterile gloves to facilitate prepping and a moisture proof pad may be placed to collect excess solution   extremity  
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Which position is a modification of the Fowler's position   Sitting  
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When does the surgeon and surgical assistant begin the surgical scrub   when the circulator begins the pts skin prep  
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The Sims position is the preferred position for   Endoscopy  
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To cleanse the urethral meatus for insertion of the urinary catheter, the _________ of the female pts should be retracted with the non-dominant hand   labia  
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What is one of the more dangerous instruments used intraoperatively   scalpel  
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Normal blood pressure values for an adult is a systolic of _____ and a diastolic of ____   less than 120; less than 80  
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The most effective means for maintaining body temperature for pts 2 yrs and younger is   wrapped and covered extremities  
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What means of monitoring blood pressure is used in some critically ill pts, especially in the OR setting, that provides constant, accurate data   intra-arterial BP monitor  
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Convection is a heat loss mechanism described as   loss of heat into air currents  
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The pulse may be felt in any point of the bony that has near surface arteries and bony understructures. There are _____ pulse points in the body   8  
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BP is usually expressed as two numbers, diastole refers to   the relaxation phase of the heart  
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The general boundaries for a hip procedure prep are   abdomen on affected side, entire leg and foot, buttocks to the table line groin, and pubis  
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What is the most commonly used size catheter   14 & 16 French  
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The areas to be prepped will include the shoulder, the upper arm and extending down to the elbow, the axilla and the chest to the table line and the the shoulder opposite from the affected side   chest and breast  
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A change in blood temperature as little as ____ signals the body to increase heat production   0.04*  
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Cheyne-Stokes is defined as   fast, deep breaths for a period of time, followed by 20-60 seconds of apnea  
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which of the following is not a consideration when choosing a skin prep agent   cost  
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the dorsal recumbent position is also called   supine  
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To access the retroperitoneal space the patient should be placed in what position   Kidney  
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Bradypnea is a pattern of breathing defined as   slow, even respirations  
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All of the following facilitate drainage of urine EXCEPT   the collection unit is placed above the level of the bladder  
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What type of instruments would not be passed with a slight "snap" into the surgeons palm   microsurgical  
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The kraske position would be used for what surgical procedure   hemorrhoidectomy  
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All of the following are general categories of causes of death EXCEPT   regressed  
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To fill a 15cc balloon on a catheter it would require   30cc's  
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The desired position for surgical procedure on the dorsal body surface would be?   Prone  
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The immunocompromised status of a pt can be influenced by many factors. Which of the following is not a factor?   Autoimmune disease  
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Body regions that may be accessed with the pt in Trendelenburg position include   The pelvis and lower abdominal  
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Respiration is triggerd whenever the ____ level in the blood increases   CO2  
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What operative tool should be checked for cleanliness and cleaned if necessary each time it is used   electrosurgical pencil  
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The balloon on a urinary catheter is inflated with   sterile water  
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The ideal position for catheterization of the female patient is   frog-legged  
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The general boundaries for hand procedure preps are   entire arm, shoulder, axilla, including hand  
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BP is usually expressed as two numbers, the higher of the numbers is called the _____ BP reading   systolic  
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The two common types of shock in all age groups   hypovolemic; septic  
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________ defines who and what one truly believes about one self   self concept  
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BP is usually expressed as two numbers, the lower of the number is called ____ BP reading   Diastolic  
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Which of the following is not true regarding hair and the surgical prep   Hair most likely wont interfere with the surgical site and should not be shaved to avoid microbial growth in any breaks in skin surface caused by its removal  
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Before transporting a pt, what need to be done   All, pt should be correctly id'd side rails need to be up, pt should be covered with a warm blanker  
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Kussmaul's breathing pattern is defined as   fast, deep, labored breaths over 20 per minute  
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Apnea is defined as   no breathing  
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Self-contained units shown to have a long lasting antimicrobial effect and leave an antimicrobial film on the skin   single-use application  
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Tachypnea is defined as   rapid breaths that rise with body temperature  
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Which catheter is most commonly used   foley  
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The general boundaries for shoulder prep are   base of neck, shoulder, scalpula, chest to midline, axilla, circumference of upper arm to mid humerous  
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What would be the potential hazard for a pt in reverse Trendelenburg position   venous stasis  
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The desired position for a surgical procedure of the perineum would be   lithotomy  
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After opening the sterile kit containing the urethral catheter, what should be done first   don sterile gloves using the open glove technique  
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BP is usually referred as two numbers, systole refers to   contraction phase of the heart  
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The surgical skin prop is performed on the surgical patient for all the following reasons EXCEPT   to sterilize the site of the surgical incision  
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For a pt in the supine position, the armboards should be positioned at no more than a   90* angle  
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Which position is also called the beach chair   Fowler's  
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Drainage of urine from the urinary bladder occurs by   gravity  
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Evaporation is a heat loss mechanism described as   loss of heat via perspiration or respiration  
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Foley catheterization is considered an ______ procedure   invasive  
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This modification of the supine position is used to displace the abdominal organs caudad to provide better visualization of the surgical site   Reverse Trendelenburg  
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The postoperative phase of case management begins   with the application of the dressing  
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When performing urethral catheterization, what must be done immediately preceding and immediately following the procedure   hand washing  
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The most common artery used to measure to pulse is the   radial  
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The general boundaries for bilateral leg procedure prep are   both legs from toes to waist level  
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a model of   Human development  
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What is the minimum number of personnel needed to transport an unconscious pt from the OR   4  
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The function of respiration is ______ and is controlled by the ______   involuntary; medulla oblongata  
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Where is the apical pulse point located   to the left of the sternum  
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__________ occasionally occurs due to direct pressure on the infants face by the mothers pelvis or the use of forceps   peripheral facial nerve paralysis  
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The ideal position for catheterization of the male patient is   supine  
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The general boundaries for foot and ankle procedure preps   foot and entire leg from ankle to knee  
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Normal respirations is ___ respirations for every ____ heartbeat   1;4  
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Catheters come in a wide variety of sizes. Pick the smallest from the following   8 French  
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Which of the following is not an indication for urethral catheterization   urethral cyst  
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Which of the following is not a description of dysrhythmia   pulse of 60-80 bpm  
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Human body temperature is regulated by the   hypothalamus  
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Abdominal surgical procedures on the pregnant patient are best performed in the   2nd trimester  
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The safety belt on a patient positioned supine is   2 inch proximal to knees  
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Exposure to drugs   increases body temperature  
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Infection   increases body temperature  
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Pregnancy   increases body temperature  
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Increased physical exertion   increases body temperature  
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Stress   increases body temperature  
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Medication   increases body temperature  
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Decreased physical activity   decreases body temperature  
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Age   increases and decreases body temperature  
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Viral infections   Decreases body temperature  
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Exposure to environment heat   increases body temperature  
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Metabolism decreasing drugs   decreases body temperature  
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Depressed emotional state   decreases body temperature  
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Exposure to environmental cold   decreases body temperature  
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Provides a rapid and significant reduction in skin microbial counts   alcohol  
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Provides a longer residual effect   chlorexidine  
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Less likely to cause skin irritation and does not need to be removed   iodophors  
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All necessary procedures must be carried out prior to performing the surgical skin prep   foley catheterization; anesthesia administration; skin marking; hair removal; exposure of the surgical site; positioning  
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Goss soil and skin oils must be removed from the planned operative site   may require the use of fat solvent or degreaser; may require the use of a scrub brush/or nail cleaner  
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Prep fluids may not be allowed to accumulate adjacent to or under the pt   may cause chemical irritation; increases the risk of electrosurgical burn  
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The pt allergy status must be a consideration prior to application of any chemical   an alternate antiseptic may be needed  
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Certain areas are considered contaminated and may require special attention   The general rule in prepping these areas is to prep the surrounding areas first and contaminated area last  
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Two separate skin preps may be necessary   skin-graft donor and recipient sites  
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The prep is initiated at the planned incision site and carried toward the periphery   using a widening circular motion  
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An assistant may be necessary   to elevate a large limb that must be circumferentially prepped  
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The recommendations of the antiseptic manufacturer must be followed   exposure time  
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During the surgical skin prep   preoperative skin markings must not be removed  
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Ear   noninvasive  
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Bladder   Invasive  
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Esophageal   Invasive  
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Skin sticker   noninvasive  
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Touch   noninvasive  
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Oral   Invasive  
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Rectal   Invasive  
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Axilla   noninvasive  
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A physicians order is required for catheterization   TRUE  
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Maintenance of a normal core temperature decreases the incidence of wound infection, may reduce blood loss, shortens the hospital stay, and helps decrease the incidence of fatal cardiac events   TRUE  
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It is important that the catheter be connected to an open drainage measurement system at all times to prevent infection   TRUE  
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Decompression of the bladder by urethral cauterization facilitates healing of urinary tract structures following GU procedures   TRUE  
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Catheters are only made with latex   FALSE  
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After the balloon on the catheter has been tested, the syringe should be left attached to the port   TRUE  
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Most of the pts heat loss occurs in the early stages of the procedure   TRUE  
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Drainage of urine by urethral catheterization can be used to obtain a sterile urine specimen   TRUE  
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30% of all nonsocomial infections are UTI's   FALSE  
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