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

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1

Which electrosurgical mode is typically identified by a continuous audio tone?

Blend mode
Cutting mode
Coagulation mode
Standby mode

2

When adjusting ESU power settings during surgery, which practice best promotes patient safety?

Increase power in 10-watt increments until the desired tissue effect is achieved
Increase power whenever tissue resistance is encountered, without confirming the displayed setting
Adjust power in increments of no more than 5 watts while confirming each change verbally and visually
Begin every procedure with the highest available power setting to avoid repeated adjustments

3

Which practice best demonstrates safe activation of the active electrode?

Activate the electrode only when its tip is in contact with the intended target tissue
Test activation by briefly activating the electrode above the sterile drape before each use
Rest the activated electrode on the surgical drape while preparing the next instrument
Hold the activated electrode away from the patient until the surgeon requests tissue contact

4

If both a footswitch and a hand-activated pencil are connected, which action best reduces the risk of accidental activation?

Leave both activation methods available throughout the procedure in case one fails
Alternate freely between the two activation methods without notifying the surgical team
Disconnect the patient return electrode until the preferred activation method is chosen
Confirm which activation device will be used and disconnect unused activation devices whenever possible

5

During electrosurgery, the tissue effect becomes excessive despite no change in the planned procedure. What should the perioperative nurse do first?

Increase the generator power setting to compensate for the unexpected tissue effect
Stop electrosurgical activation and assess the generator settings, equipment, and electrical circuit before continuing
Continue the procedure because tissue effects commonly vary during surgery
Replace the patient return electrode immediately without assessing the rest of the system

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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
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