AORN Safety and Emergency Preparedness 2

Question 1

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a fire involving electrical equipment in the OR?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C extinguishers are designed for electrical fires and use non-conductive agents safe around energized equipment.

Question 2

When a patient is positioned on the OR table with an electrosurgical unit (ESU) in use, the dispersive electrode should be placed:

Accepted Answer

On well-vascularized muscle mass as close to the site as practical

Answer

The dispersive electrode should be placed on well-vascularized muscle tissue close to the operative site to ensure adequate current return and reduce burn risk.

Question 3

During a fire in the OR, the correct sequence of the RACE acronym is:

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Activate, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue (patients in immediate danger), Activate (pull alarm/call 911), Contain (close doors), Extinguish or Evacuate.

Question 4

A scrub technician notices the surgical drapes have ignited near the surgical light. The FIRST action should be:

Accepted Answer

Remove the burning material from the patient if safe to do so

Answer

Removing burning material from the patient is the first priority to prevent patient injury before other fire suppression steps.

Question 5

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires perioperative nurses to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately report all needle-stick injuries and undergo post-exposure evaluation

Answer

OSHA requires immediate reporting and post-exposure evaluation after needle-stick injuries to facilitate timely prophylaxis.

(AORN) Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses Practice Test

(AORN) Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses Practice Test

AORN Safety and Emergency Preparedness 2