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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Electro-Surgical Units/ESU Maintenance Quiz

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Work through each question carefully to choose the best answer, and submit the quiz to view your results. After completing the quiz, read through the answer explanations to review the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect options.

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1

After completing an electrosurgical procedure, what should be done before switching off the generator?

Disconnect the patient return electrode before changing the generator settings
Return the generator to the lowest setting or standby mode
Disconnect the power cord by pulling firmly on the cable
Remove all documentation labels before powering down the generator

2

Which action is appropriate when handling reusable ESU equipment after surgery?

Place reusable handpieces directly into storage if no visible contamination is present
Discard reusable cables with the patient return electrode
Perform point-of-use cleaning before transporting reusable equipment for reprocessing
Immerse the generator in disinfectant before storage

3

Which finding requires an ESU component to be removed from clinical service?

Cracked insulation, exposed wires, or loose connectors identified during inspection
A cable that has been loosely coiled after cleaning
Completion of routine cleaning following surgery
Documentation of baseline generator settings

4

Which information should be documented during the procedure?

Only the final generator settings before the equipment is switched off
Only equipment faults requiring biomedical repair
Only the patient return electrode placement site
Generator setting changes, alarms, troubleshooting actions, and the reasons for significant adjustments

5

In a facility with limited biomedical engineering support, which practice contributes most to maintaining long-term ESU safety?

Increasing generator power to compensate for ageing equipment
Careful routine inspection, proper cleaning, accurate documentation, and prompt reporting of equipment defects
Continuing to use damaged equipment until replacement becomes available
Performing maintenance only after equipment failure occurs

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Part of Setting Up the Operating Room - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
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Created July 13, 2026 by 2607:FEA8:3441:6400:D4CF:A08A:DEEB:64C8
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