Author Question: Exposure to waste anesthetic gases is not a problem for perioperative members as long as they wear a ... (Read 39 times)

tsand2 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Exposure to waste anesthetic gases is not a problem for perioperative members as long as they wear a mask in the OR.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Electrical current applied to a patient's trunk, from where it can follow many paths through the body, is considered a microshock.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

wergv · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Even with a mask on in the OR, personnel still can inhale vapors that escape from a facemask on a patient and gases such as nitrous oxide can be retained anywhere from 7 to 64 hours after administration of the drug. Health hazards from chronic exposure to anesthetic gas are spontaneous abortion and congenital abnormalities and neuropathy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Microshock occurs when current is applied to a very small contact area of skin. Macroshock occurs when electricity is applied to the trunk of the body.