PERIO 1B

Question 1

Perioperative Environment Room Lighting

Answer 1

• Even with no shadows
• Dimmable (important
when using monitors)
• Bright but not harsh

Question 2

Perioperative Environment Operating room

lights

Answer 2

Intensity control
• Able to focus beam
• Adjustable

Question 3

Operating room Airflow Perioperative Environment

Answer 3

Positive pressure

• Laminar Flow

Question 4

Temperature Perioperative Environment

Answer 4

18-24˚C
• Inhibits bacterial growth
• Comfortable work
environment
• Humidity 50-60%
Decreases bacterial growth

Question 5

Pendants Perioperative Environment

Answer 5

• Power supply
• Gas supply (02, air)
• Wall suction
• Adjustable

Question 6

Suction Perioperative Environment

Answer 6

• High/Low flow wall
suction
• Ensure working before
case
• Check for leaks

Question 7

Lap tower & screens Perioperative Environment

Answer 7

• Camera & Light lead
console
• Laparoscopic ,
Arthroscopic,
Cystoscopes, ENT

Question 8

Operating table/bed Perioperative Environment

Answer 8

• Electric/manual
• Adjustable
• May add arm
boards/positioning
devices
• Ensure patient is
positioned correctly and
comfortably on bed

Question 9

Anesthetic Machine & Monitoring Perioperative Environment

Answer 9

• Monitoring: ECG,
NIBP/IBP, C02, SPO2,
Temp, CVO
• Set of emergency drugs & airway equipment
• Ventilation circuit
• Infusion pumps

Question 10

ACORN Standards

Standard 1:

Answer 10

Perioperative attire shall replace all outer
garments and shall be worn correctly at all times
NURS30036
• Ensure all undergarments are covered
• Change into clean attire daily/when soiled
• Do not wear perioperative attire outside of the HCF

Question 11

Standard 3:

Answer 11

Perioperative attire shall be supplied and

laundered by the hospital

Question 12

Standard 2

Answer 12

Head and facial hair shall be completely covered
NURS30036
• Change head covers daily and when soiled

Question 13

Standard 5

Answer 13

Designated footwear shall comply with OH&S
standards and be of a design to permit appropriate cleaning
• Must provide full protection by being enclosed over
forefoot
• Clean shoes when soiled

Question 14

Standard 6:

Answer 14

Disposable surgical masks with appropriate
filtration levels and eye protection shall be worn in designated
areas to protect against the risk of blood/bodily fluid spatter
NURS30036
• To be worn where a sterile field is being
prepared/used
• Apply mask securely to completely cover the nose
and mouth
• Avoid touching mask once applied
• Remove mask by touching ties/tapes only
• Wash hands following mask disposal

Question 15

Standard 7:

Answer 15

Fingernails shall be kept clean, short and free from

artificial nails, nail additives and nail polish

Question 16

Standard 8:

Answer 16

Jewellery worn withing the perioperative
environment is limited to items that can be contained within the
perioperative attire
• Remove wrist watches, bracelets and rings (plain band ok)
• Remove neck attire (gold/silver single strand necklace ok)
• May wear earrings with a stud or sleeper design only
• Shall remove all rings prior to preforming surgical scrub