Surgical Nursing Quiz
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When do theatre nurses provide care to patients?

  • Only during surgery
  • Before and after surgery
  • Before, during, and after surgery (correct)
  • Only after surgery

What must Registered Nurses or Enrolled Nurses do to become theatre nurses?

  • Obtain a bachelor's degree
  • Gain experience in emergency care
  • Pass a general nursing exam
  • Complete extra training (correct)

What is another term for a surgical nurse?

  • Operating room nurse
  • Surgical technician
  • Anaesthetic nurse
  • Theatre nurse (correct)

What is the focus of theatre nurses' speciality areas?

<p>Different speciality areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the theatre nurse during the post-operative phase?

<p>Ensure that patients are provided with suitable care and treatments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Theatre Nursing Overview

  • Theatre nurses provide care to patients during the perioperative period, which includes the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.

Becoming a Theatre Nurse

  • Registered Nurses (RNs) or Enrolled Nurses (ENs) must undergo specialized training and education to become theatre nurses.

Alternative Term for Surgical Nurse

  • A surgical nurse is also known as a theatre nurse or perioperative nurse.

Speciality Areas of Theatre Nurses

  • The focus of theatre nurses' speciality areas includes anaesthetics, surgical, and recovery room nursing.

Post-Operative Phase Responsibility

  • During the post-operative phase, the theatre nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, monitoring the patient's condition, and managing post-operative complications.

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Test your knowledge of perioperative care and the role of surgical nurses in this quiz. Explore the different speciality areas that theatre nurses can focus on and learn about the various phases of surgery. Whether you're a nurse seeking to expand your knowledge or simply interested in surgical nursing, this quiz offers insight into the vital role of theatre nurses in the operating room.

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