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Safety and Compliance Flashcards

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  1. According to the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, the 'Sign In' phase occurs:

    Answer: Before induction of anaesthesia in the operating room

    The 'Sign In' phase of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist is performed before anaesthesia induction to verify identity, site, consent, allergies, and airway plan.

  2. Malignant hyperthermia (MH) susceptibility is most reliably confirmed by:

    Answer: In vitro contracture test (IVCT) on fresh muscle biopsy

    The in vitro contracture test (IVCT/CHCT) on fresh muscle biopsy remains the gold standard for confirming MH susceptibility.

  3. Under ANZCA guidelines, the recommended minimum fasting time for clear fluids before elective surgery in a healthy adult is:

    Answer: 2 hours

    ANZCA and most international guidelines recommend a minimum 2-hour fast for clear fluids prior to elective surgery in healthy adults.

  4. In the context of medication safety, 'look-alike, sound-alike' (LASA) drugs in anaesthesia are best managed by:

    Answer: Physical separation, tall-man lettering, and independent double-checks for high-risk agents

    LASA drug errors are mitigated by physical segregation, tall-man lettering on labels, and independent double-check procedures for high-alert medications.

  5. Which Australian standard governs the colour coding of gas pipelines in hospitals?

    Answer: AS/NZS 2896

    AS/NZS 2896 specifies the design, installation, and colour coding of medical gas pipeline systems in Australian and New Zealand healthcare facilities.

  6. A patient develops ST elevation on ECG intraoperatively. After calling for help, the most important immediate anaesthetic action is to:

    Answer: Optimise haemodynamics, administer oxygen, and prepare for potential cardiac emergency

    Intraoperative ST elevation requires immediate haemodynamic optimisation, high-flow oxygen, and activation of the cardiac emergency team while maintaining anaesthesia.

  7. The primary purpose of the ANZCA Mortality Committee review process is to:

    Answer: Identify preventable factors in anaesthesia-related deaths to improve future practice

    Mortality committee reviews are quality improvement tools designed to identify preventable anaesthetic-related deaths and generate system and practice improvements.