CNOR Trivia 5

Question 1

In sterile processing, what does the acronym 'IUSS' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Immediate Use Steam Sterilization

Answer

IUSS (Immediate Use Steam Sterilization) is the process of sterilizing an item for immediate patient use, formerly called flash sterilization; it should not be used as a routine sterilization method.

Question 2

What is the correct sequence for donning sterile attire in the OR?

Accepted Answer

Gown first, then gloves

Answer

The gown is donned first, secured, then sterile gloves are applied to maintain the integrity of the sterile field; gloves over the gown cuffs complete the sterile barrier.

Question 3

Which type of anesthesia blocks sensation to a specific body region by injecting anesthetic near a nerve trunk?

Accepted Answer

Regional (nerve block) anesthesia

Answer

Regional anesthesia (nerve block) interrupts nerve transmission to a specific body region by depositing local anesthetic near a major nerve or nerve plexus.

Question 4

Which body position is commonly used for posterior spinal, rectal, and some gluteal surgeries?

Accepted Answer

Jackknife (Kraske)

Answer

The jackknife (Kraske) position flexes the patient at the hips with the buttocks elevated, providing excellent exposure for rectal, coccygeal, and perianal procedures.

Question 5

Surgical smoke (plume) in the OR poses health risks primarily because it contains:

Accepted Answer

Viable cellular material, toxic chemicals, and viable viruses or bacteria

Answer

Surgical smoke contains mutagenic/carcinogenic chemicals, viable cellular fragments, and potentially infectious viral and bacterial particles that pose inhalation risks to the surgical team.

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CNOR Trivia 5