Abdominal surgical prep A patient is being prepared for an abdominal procedure. Which of these qualities is desirable in an appropriate skin

Question Answered step-by-step Abdominal surgical prepGroup of answer choicesThe solution is guaranteed to sterilize the skin.A patient is being prepared for an abdominal procedure. Which of these qualities is desirable in an appropriate skin preparation solution?The solution has no cumulative activity over time.The solution is fast-acting.Solution possesses a narrow spectrum of antimicrobial properties.Which of these actions best describes the means of achieving maximum effectiveness of a surgical preparation solution?Group of answer choicesChemical and mechanical actionThe physical and mechanical actionPharmacologic and physical actionPharmacologic and chemical actionAn unscrubbed perioperative team member is about to perform a surgical preparation on a patient’s abdomen for the first time under a preceptor’s guidance. Which of these statements best describes the new perioperative team member’s understanding of correct abdominal preparation?Group of answer choices”I should prepare the umbilicus first because it contains the highest concentration of bioburden.””I should prepare the umbilicus last because it contains the highest concentration of bioburden.””I should prepare the area from cleanest to the most contaminated even if the umbilicus is included in the preparation site.””I should avoid using cotton-tipped applicators to avoid injury to the umbilicus.”Which statement best describes the rationale for having the boundaries of the skin preparation area being wider than the planned incision site?Group of answer choicesIn the event drapes become contaminated, replacement drapes will not be neededTo provide an adequate prepared area to extend the incisionTo increase the effectiveness of the preparation solutionIn the event, drapes are movedPer the practitioner’s order, hair removal should be completed before the current procedure. The patient informs the unscrubbed perioperative team member that hair was removed from the surgical site 3 days ago. What should the nurse do?Group of answer choicesInform the practitioner that the hair removal was performed 3 days ago.Forego any additional hair removal because it was performed 3 days ago.Wait until the practitioner assesses the surgical site to verify if the site still needs hair removal.Perform hair removal at the surgical site per the organization’s practice.The unscrubbed perioperative team member prepares for an abdominal skin preparation on a patient who is scheduled for an appendectomy. All laboratory results are in the patient’s record, the patient is intubated, and the practitioner is gowned and gloved. What action should the unscrubbed perioperative team member take before beginning surgical site preparation?Group of answer choicesEnsure the patient is safely positioned for the surgical procedure.Ensure that the patient has given informed consent for the surgical procedure.Verify that the patient has a negative pregnancy test.Verify that the patient has received an antibiotic.The patient complains of feeling cold in the preoperative area and is given a second blanket. Once in the OR, the unscrubbed perioperative team member begins the skin preparation by pouring the appropriate surgical solutions. The unscrubbed perioperative team member removes the blankets and exposes the patient’s entire trunk. What should the unscrubbed perioperative team member have done differently?Group of answer choicesPlace a warming unit on the patient in the preoperative area to ensure minimal loss of body heat.Heat the skin preparation solutions to maintain normothermia.Limit the amount of abdominal exposure to ensure minimal loss of body heat.Warm the OR suite before beginning the skin preparation.An unscrubbed perioperative team member prepares for a trauma procedure on a patient with an open wound. How should the unscrubbed perioperative team member prepare the open wound for surgery?Group of answer choicesUse gentle frictionUse medium frictionUse no frictionUse hard friction During the pre-procedure assessment, the unscrubbed perioperative team member determines that the patient did not take a pre-procedure bath or shower. What should the unscrubbed perioperative team member do?Group of answer choicesContinue taking the patient to the OR suite without a pre-wash.Delay the procedure while the patient takes a full bath or shower.Cancel the procedure.Have the patient wash the surgical site. Health Science Science Nursing NUR 2101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)