Aorn Periop 101 Final Exam 2024

Factors that make elderly pt skin more sensitive to injury (4) {Ans: 1. Less subcu fat 2. Less skin elasticity 3. Thin/wrinkling skin 4. Atrophy of sweat glands (decreased temp change tolerance)}What helps ensure proper needle placement during peripheral nerve block with regional anesthesia? {Ans: continuous nerve stimulation}S&S of systemic toxicity from medications {Ans: Metallic taste Tinnitus Lightheaded Vision disturbances Numb tongue/lips Confusion Tremors Shivering Siezures Tachy/HTN Brady/HypoTN Ventricular arrhymias Resp arrest}Mentor or preceptor? Guides nurse through defined clinical activities {Ans: Preceptor}Ex of chemical hemostasis methods {Ans: 1. Microfibrillar collagen 2. Oxidized cellulose 3. Collagen sponge 4. Gelatin sponge 5. Fibrin sealant 6. Phenol solution 7. Thrombin 8. Styptics}The most effective method for floor care in surgical suite {Ans: Wet vacuuming}