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What is the primary responsibility of the scrub nurse during a surgical procedure?
What is the primary responsibility of the scrub nurse during a surgical procedure?
- Monitoring the patient's vital signs throughout the operation.
- Administering anesthesia to the patient.
- Recording the details of the procedure in the OR logbook.
- Preparing and ensuring the sterility of instruments. (correct)
Which of the following tasks is NOT performed by the circulating nurse?
Which of the following tasks is NOT performed by the circulating nurse?
- Receiving special instruments and medications.
- Assisting in draping the patient. (correct)
- Monitoring aseptic techniques in the operating room.
- Recording the operation details in the OR logbook.
What should the scrub nurse do before making the skin incision?
What should the scrub nurse do before making the skin incision?
- Flush the sterile field with antiseptic.
- Confirm the anesthesia has taken effect.
- Count the instruments and supplies. (correct)
- Reassess the patient's medical history.
In terms of monitoring the operating room environment, which of the following is a responsibility of the circulating nurse?
In terms of monitoring the operating room environment, which of the following is a responsibility of the circulating nurse?
Which of the following tasks is included in the responsibilities of the circulating nurse during a procedure?
Which of the following tasks is included in the responsibilities of the circulating nurse during a procedure?
What is the primary responsibility of the scrub nurse during the intra-operative phase?
What is the primary responsibility of the scrub nurse during the intra-operative phase?
Which responsibility is specifically assigned to the circulating nurse?
Which responsibility is specifically assigned to the circulating nurse?
Which of the following tasks is NOT performed by the scrub nurse during surgery?
Which of the following tasks is NOT performed by the scrub nurse during surgery?
Before starting the surgical procedure, the circulating nurse must assess the operating room for readiness. Which factor is NOT considered in this assessment?
Before starting the surgical procedure, the circulating nurse must assess the operating room for readiness. Which factor is NOT considered in this assessment?
Which of the following roles does NOT belong to the intra-operative team member?
Which of the following roles does NOT belong to the intra-operative team member?
Flashcards
Scrub Nurse Role
Scrub Nurse Role
Prepares instruments, maintains sterility, sets up the sterile field, assists in draping, counts instruments/supplies before incision, and washes instruments.
Circulating Nurse Role
Circulating Nurse Role
Receives patient, medications, blood, instruments, and patient file; monitors aseptic technique, reports changes, assesses OR readiness, records various details (medications, supplies, OR logbook), and reports device/instrument problems.
Surgical Team Member (Patient)
Surgical Team Member (Patient)
Individual undergoing surgical procedure.
Anaesthesiologist Role
Anaesthesiologist Role
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Surgeon Role
Surgeon Role
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Scrub Nurse's Role
Scrub Nurse's Role
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Circulating Nurse's Role
Circulating Nurse's Role
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Intra-Operative Phase
Intra-Operative Phase
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Sterile Field
Sterile Field
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OR Logbook
OR Logbook
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Study Notes
Surgical Team Members
- Patient
- Anaesthesiologist or anaesthetist
- Surgeon
- Scrub Nurses
Scrub Nurse Responsibilities
- Prepare instruments, ensuring sterility and setting up a sterile field
- Scrub once the anaesthesiologist is administering anesthesia
- Arrange all materials and instruments according to use
- Assist in draping the patient
- Count instruments and supplies before skin incision
- Wash instruments
Circulating Nurse Responsibilities
- Wear assigned dress
- Receive patient from ward nurse, gather non-routine medications, blood, and patient file
- Report any changes during operation
- Monitor aseptic technique
- Assess the readiness of the operating room (proper temperature and humidity, avoiding electrical hazards and potential contaminations)
Recording Responsibilities
- Medications, IVF, blood, measurements, times of intubation, surgery, and extubation
- Supplies that were used
- Operating room logbook (patient name, diagnosis, type of surgery, surgeon name, scrub and circulating nurse names)
- Any problems with devices or instruments, reporting issues to the specialist.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential roles and responsibilities of various surgical team members, including scrub nurses and circulating nurses. Test your knowledge on their duties during surgical procedures and the importance of sterile practices in the operating room.
