38 Questions
According to the surgical aseptic principles, which of the following statements is correct?
Only sterile items are used within the sterile field.
What is the role of the scrub nurse in relation to the surgeon's needs?
Anticipates the needs of the surgical team throughout the procedure.
What should the scrub nurse do prior to the closure of the cavity?
Initiate counting with the circulating nurse and inform the surgeon for completeness.
Which category of instruments is used to grip and manipulate body tissues?
Grasping and Holding
Which instrument is used for occluding bleeders in small or superficial wounds before cauterization or ligation?
Halstead Forceps
Which instrument is used for cutting sutures?
Straight Mayo Scissors
Which instrument category is used to explore a structure, opening, or tract?
Probing and Dilating
Which of the following is a routine monitoring parameter for patients recovering from general anesthesia in the PACU?
Respiratory rate
What is the recommended oxygen concentration for patients recovering from general anesthesia in the PACU?
30-40%
Which of the following is a symptom of narcotic toxicity?
Pinpoint pupils
Which discharge criteria must be met for a patient who underwent general anesthesia?
Fully awake and alert
Which of the following is a responsibility of the circulating nurse in the operating room?
Cleaning and disinfecting the room after each case
What is the purpose of the traffic control designated area in the surgical suite?
To monitor the entrance of patients, personnel, and materials
What is the correct sequence of the operating room process flow?
Circulating nurse takes initial vital signs and prepares the patient for anesthesia, the scrub nurse prepares the instruments and drapes, the anesthesiologist inducts anesthesia to the patient
What is the responsibility of the scrub person and the circulator during surgical counting?
The scrub person and the circulator count together and record the count
Which blade is used for making skin incisions?
Blade #10
Which forceps are commonly used in cardiac, vascular surgery, and gastrointestinal procedures?
DeBakey tissue forceps
What is the main use of the Army-Navy retractor?
Retraction of small superficial incisions to allow better exposure
What is the purpose of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)?
To provide care for patients recovering from anesthesia
Which blade is used for puncturing the skin or to initiate the opening of an artery?
Blade #11
Which forceps are commonly used for grasping delicate tissue?
Adson tissue forceps
What is the use of a DeBakey tissue forceps?
Grasping numerous types of tissue
What is the purpose of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)?
To provide care for patients recovering from anesthesia
Which of the following is a routine monitoring parameter for patients recovering from general anesthesia in the PACU?
Respiratory rate
What is the purpose of administering oxygen to patients recovering from general anesthesia in the PACU?
To prevent hypoxemia
Which of the following is a sign of narcotic toxicity?
Dilated pupils
What is the main responsibility of the scrub nurse in relation to the surgeon's needs?
Maintaining a sterile field
Which instrument category is used to grip and manipulate body tissues?
Grasping and Holding
What is the main use of the Army-Navy retractor?
To hold back or pull aside wound edges, organs, vessels, nerves, and other tissues
Which instrument is used for occluding larger blood vessels and tissue before ligation?
Pean forceps
Which blade is used for making skin incisions?
No. 10
According to the surgical aseptic principles, which of the following statements is correct?
Only sterile items are used within the sterile field.
What is the responsibility of the scrub person and the circulator during surgical counting?
The scrub person documents the count, while the circulator verifies the count.
What is the role of the scrub nurse in relation to the surgeon's needs?
The scrub nurse anticipates the needs of the surgical team throughout the procedure.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the surgical count process?
The scrub person and the circulator count together (aloud) all items on the sterile field, while the scrub person records the count
What is the role of the circulating nurse in relation to the surgical team?
To coordinate with the scrub nurse during the operation and anticipate the needs of the surgical team
What is the purpose of the traffic control designated area in the surgical suite?
To monitor the entrance of patients, personnel, and materials
Which instrument category is used to grip and manipulate body tissues?
Forceps
Test your knowledge on surgical counting procedures in this quiz. Learn about the importance of accurate counting, preventing retained items, and the collaboration between scrub persons and circulators.
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