Women who are pregnant should not work in the OR because of the ...

[nramada]

Women who are pregnant should not work in the OR because of the unavoidable health risks.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which conditions may be indicative of a systemic infection?
 
  a. Temp = 37.5 C, heart rate = 76
  b. Temp = 38.5 C, respiratory rate = 26 to 30
  c. White blood cell count = 5000, heart rate = 90
  d. Temp = 36.5 C, respiratory rate = 18,

[Rilsmarie951]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
The employee can decide for herself whether she wishes to stay in the perioperative environment. The facility should have a policy for pregnant employees that may include regular breaks, a limit on lifting of heavy items, and a limit of exposure to gases and radiation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A diagnosis of a systemic infection may include two of the following: temperature greater than 38 C or less than 36 C (a late sign), heart rate greater than 90 beats per minute, respiratory rate greater than 20 to 22 breaths per minute, white blood cell count greater than 12,000 or less than 4000.

[nramada]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[pratush dev]

TYSM