CNOR Trivia 3

Question 1

Which sterilization method is considered the gold standard for heat-stable surgical instruments?

Accepted Answer

Steam autoclave (moist heat) sterilization

Answer

Steam autoclave (moist heat) sterilization is the gold standard for heat-stable instruments due to its reliability, speed, and non-toxic nature.

Question 2

What does the Spaulding Classification system categorize?

Accepted Answer

Medical devices by infection risk to determine required reprocessing level

Answer

The Spaulding Classification categorizes medical devices into critical, semi-critical, and non-critical items based on their infection risk and the required level of disinfection or sterilization.

Question 3

In the perioperative setting, the 'scrub' role is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Managing the sterile field and passing instruments to the surgeon

Answer

The scrub person works within the sterile field, maintaining sterility and passing instruments, sutures, and supplies to the surgeon.

Question 4

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is triggered by which class of agents?

Accepted Answer

Volatile inhalation anesthetics and succinylcholine

Answer

Malignant hyperthermia is triggered by volatile halogenated inhalation anesthetics (e.g., sevoflurane, desflurane) and the depolarizing muscle relaxant succinylcholine.

Question 5

The first-line pharmacologic treatment for malignant hyperthermia crisis is:

Accepted Answer

Dantrolene sodium

Answer

Dantrolene sodium is the specific antidote for malignant hyperthermia, acting by inhibiting calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells.

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CNOR Trivia 3