Test Bank for Berry and Kohns Operating Room Technique 14th Edition by Phillips..

Test Bank for Berry and Kohns Operating Room Technique 14th Edition by Phillips

Chapter 01: Perioperative Education

Phillips: Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique, 14th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1.         Communication is an essential part of working as a team. What is another key element of communication? a.           Attitude

b.        Body language

c.        Education

d.        Constant talking

ANS: B

Appropriate body language is also necessary for successful communication. Body language can send a message. Sometimes it can send a negative message, such as rolling of the eyes.

REF: p. 11

2.         Entry-level education for perioperative practice prepares nurses to be

a.        urologists.

b.        orthopedists.

c.        neurologists.

d.        generalists.

ANS: D

Basic perioperative nursing elective programs focus on the role of the nurse as a generalist scrub person and circulating nurse.

REF: p. 3

3.         Perioperative experience teaches that minor procedures may be fairly quick, but still have risks such as a.          cardiac arrest.

b.        hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

c.        severe bleeding.

d.        All are correct

ANS: D

All procedures carry a risk and can become unpredictable.

REF: p. 10

4.         Skills are best learned through

a.        listening to an expert tell how to do it.

b.        watching a movie about a task.

c.        actual hands-on experience.

d.        reading about it.

ANS: C

Skills are best learned through actual hands-on experience in applying the theory learned in the classroom or self-study laboratory.

REF: p. 10

5.         Which objective should a perioperative learner strive to attain?

a.        Realize that a team approach to surgical procedures cannot always occur.

b.        Validate the need for constant patient observation.

c.        Maintain the belief that competent behaviors are more vital than humane behaviors.

d.        Hands-on experience is the most important means to understanding surgery.

ANS: B

Constant patient observation is essential to maintain their safety.

REF: p. 10

6. 

7.      The perioperative caregiver should display attributes and communication skills that inspire confidence and trust in patients.

ANS: T

A patient’s sense of security is grounded in how he or she perceives the behavior of the perioperative team. This leaves a lasting impression on the patient.

REF: p. 10