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10 most commonly asked mcqs in exams of paramedical and health education course related to operation theatre..

1. Question:

• What is the purpose of an operating room's positive pressure ventilation system?
  • A. To maintain a sterile environment
  • B. To reduce energy consumption
  • C. To improve the comfort of surgical staff
  • D. To minimize noise levels

2. Question:

• Which type of anesthesia is commonly used for minor surgical procedures?
  • A. General anesthesia
  • B. Regional anesthesia
  • C. Local anesthesia
  • D. Intravenous sedation

3. Question:

• What is the primary function of a Mayo stand in the operating room?
  • A. Holding instruments during surgery
  • B. Providing patient support
  • C. Storing surgical gloves
  • D. Displaying patient records

4. Question:

• Which organization sets the standards for sterilization in the operating room?
  • A. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • B. WHO (World Health Organization)
  • C. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
  • D. AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses)

5. Question:

• During surgery, what is the purpose of a pulse oximeter?
  • A. Measure blood pressure
  • B. Monitor oxygen saturation
  • C. Assess body temperature
  • D. Record heart rate

6. Question:

• Which surgical team member is responsible for handing instruments to the surgeon during the procedure?
  • A. Scrub nurse/scrub tech
  • B. Anesthesiologist
  • C. Circulating nurse
  • D. Surgeon's assistant

7. Question:

• What does the term "aseptic technique" refer to in the operating room?
  • A. Sterilizing surgical instruments
  • B. Maintaining a bacteria-free environment
  • C. Proper waste disposal
  • D. Minimizing noise pollution

8. Question:

• Which of the following is a common gas used for insufflation during laparoscopic surgery?
  • A. Nitrogen
  • B. Oxygen
  • C. Carbon dioxide
  • D. Helium

9. Question:

• What is the purpose of a surgical drape in the operating room?
  • A. Enhance the visual appeal
  • B. Provide patient privacy
  • C. Maintain a sterile field
  • D. Control room temperature

10. Question: - 

        . In the "Time-Out" procedure before surgery, what crucial information is confirmed by the surgical team?                                  

            A. Patient's identity and surgical site        

           B. Type of anesthesia to be administered.           

          C. Staff lunch schedules                          

          D. Upcoming hospital events

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