Your assignments this week are as follows. Do your assignments and post the answers in the forum. Remember to cite your source.

At the end of the week, I’ll post a video summary.  

If your last name starts with B, A, D, E, or F

1. A Fire curtain… a.) should not be in OR, b.) be at the wall c.) end of the OR bed d.) easily accessible to anesthesia
2. What is Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy?
3. When using 2 ESU, safety measures for two dispersive pads would be: a.) on a clean, hair free surface, b.) not to overlap
4. What do Cycloplegic drops do?
5. You’re circulating an endometrial ablation case, what is your biggest intra op concern? Bleeding, hypovolemia, or electrolyte imbalance?

If your last name starts with C, G, I, J, or K

1. Which of the following conditions are required for endometrial ablation? Amenorrhea, Fibroids, Finished childbearing?
2. What is SVT and how do you treat it?
3. The patient is in stirrups during a lap hysterectomy. What nerve is at risk?
4. What is the definition of Tort Law?
5. What are the rights of research?

If your last name starts with S, L, N, O, or P

1. A fire breaks out in the OR, what should your IMMEDIATE action be as the circulating nurse: A. Grab the fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire, B. Shut of anesthesia gases, C. Call the OR manage and alert of fire, D. Trigger the fire alarm
2. Increased HR in PACU probably means what? A. Hypovolemia B. Hyperthermia C. Increased ICP
3. Patient with pH↓ , CO2↑, HCO3↑ :  A. Treatment with Ventilation B. Treat the underlying cause C. Bicarb
4. After application of a tourniquet, what should a nurse do? Check the function of the tourniquet, or place plastic drape around the end of the cuff?
5. Besides name of medication what else RN makes surgeon aware of when giving scrub the medications?   

If your last name starts with H, Q, R, T, or U

1. What is the role of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in hospitals??
2. How are flexible scopes stored?
3. How do you transport a patient with a foley?
4. What machine is needed when doing a vitrectomy? , a. Microscope , b. Vitrector, c. Something else?
5. What is a latent sign of Malignant Hyperthermia? A. Elevated body temperature, B. Master Rigidity, C. Ventricular Tachycardia, D. Seizure  

If your last name starts with M, V, W, X, Y, or Z

1. What is apixaban and what labs would you anticipate checking preoperatively for a patient taking it?
2. What is affected during compartment syndrome? (Neurovascular, Fascia, Skin, bone)?
3. Pt coming for laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a diagnosis of cholelithiasis. Prepare the room by a. opening instruments for cholangiogram and bile duct exploration. B. Hold both instruments for cholangiogram and bile duct exploration. C. Open cholangiogram instruments but hold instruments for bile duct exploration, D. open bile duct instruments but hold instruments for cholangiogram.?
4. What is the temperature range for a sterile storage area?
5. who puts flammability rating on gowns?