Physical Environment and Safety Standards

Question 1

What does the color yellow signify

Answer 1

Air

Question 2

What does the color Green Signify

Answer 2

Oxygen

Question 3

What does the color black signify

Answer 3

Nitrogen

Question 4

What type of air pressure is required in ORs

Answer 4

Positive Air Pressure

Question 5

Air exchange in the OR (air exchange per hour)

Answer 5

20 air exchange per hour

Question 6

Temperature range in the OR

Answer 6

65-75 Degrees F

Question 7

Humidity level in the OR

Answer 7

50%-55% (no more than 60%)

Question 8

What is the scrub sink area known as

Answer 8

The Substerile Area

Question 9

Physical Hazards

Answer 9

Noise, Ionizing Radiation, Electricity, Injury to the Body, Fire, Explosion

Question 10

Biological Hazards

Answer 10

Lasar and/or Electrosurgical Plume, pathogens in body fluids, latex sensitivity, Injuries from Sharps

Question 11

Chemical Hazards

Answer 11

Disinfecting Agents, Waste Anesthetic gases, Vapors and fumes from chemical agents

Question 12

NFPA

Answer 12

National Fire Protection Agency (Reduce frequency of fires through fire prevention standards)

Question 13

OSHA

Answer 13

Occupation Safety and Health Administration (Federal organization to protect works safety)

Question 14

AAMI

Answer 14

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (Standards for sterilization, electrical safety, and medical devices)

Question 15

Three elements of the fire triangle

Answer 15

Source of ignition, oxygen, Fuel

Question 16

What is the risk of the OR with a less than 50% humidity level

Answer 16

Static Electricity (Fire Source)

Question 17

How to recap a needle

Answer 17

One handed Technique