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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Management

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What actions must the nurse consider when working near surgical smoke that occurs during laser use?
  1. Wear sterile gloves and use aseptic technique when changing the filter.
  2. Wear a standard surgical mask at all times whenever working near laser smoke.
  3. Use a suction valve to remove smoke while maintaining the pneumoperitoneum.
  4. Both A and C
Explanation
Answer: C-When working around surgical smoke, the surgical team should use a suction valve to remove smoke while maintaining the pneumoperitoneum. This typically is necessary during laparoscopic procedures in which an insufflator is also being used. A suction valve, when used at low pressure, can remove the plume of smoke generated from a laser quickly enough that it does not diminish the pneumoperitoneum.
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