Perioperative Care and Surgical Nursing Quiz

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What is another name for a surgical nurse?

  • Theatre nurse (correct)
  • ICU nurse
  • Pediatric nurse
  • ER nurse

What is a requirement for becoming a theatre nurse?

  • Certification in pediatric care
  • Complete extra training (correct)
  • Obtain a bachelor's degree in nursing
  • Work experience in a general ward

What is the primary focus of a theatre nurse?

  • Perioperative care (correct)
  • Intensive care
  • Emergency care
  • Pediatric care

During which phase of surgery does the theatre nurse help to prepare the patient and operating room?

<p>Pre-operative (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do people who want to become surgical nurses specialize in during nursing school?

<p>Surgical nursing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a theatre nurse during the surgery phase?

<p>Assisting the anaesthetist and surgeons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional training is required for Registered Nurses or Enrolled Nurses to become theatre nurses?

<p>Specialized perioperative care training (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of the theatre nurse during the post-operative phase?

<p>Providing suitable care and treatments to patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for individuals who want to become surgical nurses?

<p>Attending nursing school and specializing in surgical nursing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a theatre nurse's role?

<p>Providing perioperative care to surgical patients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a Theatre Nurse?

A theatre nurse, also known as a surgical nurse provides care to patients before, during, and after surgery.

Theatre Nurse Training

Theatre nurses need specialized perioperative care training.

Focus of a Theatre Nurse

Theatre nurses focus on perioperative care, covering pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.

Pre-operative Role

Theatre nurses help prepare patients and operating rooms before the surgery begins.

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Surgical Nursing Specialization

Those aspiring to be surgical nurses need to specialize in surgical nursing during their nursing school.

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Intra-operative role

During surgery, the theatre nurse assists both the anaesthetist and the surgeons with their tasks.

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Post-operative Role

Theatre nurses administer care and treatments to patients after their surgery.

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