Question 1

The ________________ is a "sterile" team member who provides the surgeon with instruments and supplies,disposes of soiled sponges,and accounts for sponges,sharps,and instruments in the surgical field.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

The charge nurse is assigning duties in the surgical arena.Which member of the surgical team should be assigned to the role of circulating nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Registered nurse (RN) 
B)  Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 
C)  Certified surgical technologist (CST) 
D)  Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRN
A)  E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

The _______________ phase begins when the patient enters the operating room suite and ends with admission to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

When evaluating a health care team member's ability to put on a sterile gown and perform closed gloving,it is most important for the nurse to assess for which outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opening the sterile gown pack on a sterile surface
B)  Holding the gown close to the body before applying
C)  Having the circulating nurse tie the gown at the hip
D)  Keeping the hands inside the sleeves of the gown until the gloves are appliedE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The surgeon is about to finish surgery and requests a sponge count.Who would normally perform this task?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scrub nurse
B)  Registered nurse first assistant
C)  Circulating nurse
D)  Certified registered nurse anesthetist
E)  Surgical technicianF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 6

The consequences of double gloving during surgery include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased need for handwashing
B)  Decreased risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens
C)  Increased perforations to the innermost glove
D)  Decreased risk for surgical wound infection
E)  Increased patient costF) C) and E)
G) B) and E) B,D

Question 7

Through the use of an antimicrobial agent and sterile brushes or sponges,which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Debris and transient microorganisms are removed from the nails,hands,and forearms.
B)  The resident microbial count is reduced to a minimum.
C)  The skin is sterilized.
D)  Rapid/rebound growth of microorganisms is inhibited.
E)  The need to wash between patients is reduced.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 8

While supervising the surgical team,the charge nurse notices that a team member's nails are long and chipped.Which action should the nurse take next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow the team member to complete the task.
B)  Remove the team member to have the nails cut.
C)  Turn the team member in to the RNFA.
D)  Ask the team member why the nails are long and chipped.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above B

Question 9

The _________________ is a nurse with advanced education who assists the surgeon with the surgical procedure,performing a combination of nursing and delegated medical functions and/or skills.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The charge nurse is assigning members of the surgical team; the nurse recognizes that which member is responsible for an expanded role in ensuring preoperative and postoperative patient management in collaboration with other health care providers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Registered nurse (RN) 
B)  Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 
C)  Circulating RN
D)  Registered nurse first assistant (RNF
A)  E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following are principles of sterile procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gowns are sterile from the chest and shoulder to table level.
B)  Sterile persons must keep hands in view and above the waist and below the neck.
C)  Sterile persons must fold arms across chest with hands tucked into the axillary region.
D)  Unscrubbed persons must stay at least 6 inches away from the sterile field.
E)  Sterile persons may position themselves with their back to the sterile field.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Who of the following can assume the role of the scrub nurse/assistant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Registered nurse (RN) 
B)  Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 
C)  Certified surgical technician (CST) 
D)  Nursing assistive personnel (NAP) 
E)  Medical transcriptionistF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the circulating nurse's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse is a "sterile" member of the surgical team.
B)  The nurse provides the surgeon with instruments.
C)  The nurse is a "nonsterile" member of the surgical team.
D)  The nurse performs delegated medical functions or skills.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

When planning care for a surgical patient,the nurse implements which technique to maintain sterility in the operating room?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keeps the hands below the waist.
B)  Tucks the hands under the axilla.
C)  Uses sterile gloved hands to move a sterile drape under a table.
D)  Has anyone who is unscrubbed stay at least 1 foot away from the sterile field.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

When one prepares to enter the operating room,which technique demonstrates the safest outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keeping the hands below the elbows
B)  Applying surgical gloves before the scrub
C)  Scrubbing for at least 3 to 5 minutes with an antimicrobial
D)  Drying the hands and arms,starting at the elbow and moving toward the fingersE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

While the patient is in the operating room (OR) and the OR team is gowned and gloved,the nurse recommends completion of a safety checklist.The nurse understands that the checklist verifies which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient identity
B)  Patient allergies
C)  Accurate marking of surgical site
D)  Patient cultural preferences
E)  Questions posed by the patientF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following are sources of contamination in the operating room?

Accepted Answer

A)  A wristwatch
B)  Chipped nail polish
C)  Artificial fingernails
D)  Abrasions on the hands
E)  Tattoos to the armsF) None of the above
G) B) and E) A,B,C,D

Exam 38: Intraoperative Care

The ________________ is a "sterile" team member who provides the surgeon with instruments and supplies,disposes of soiled sponges,and accounts for sponges,sharps,and instruments in the surgical field.

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The charge nurse is assigning duties in the surgical arena.Which member of the surgical team should be assigned to the role of circulating nurse?

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The _______________ phase begins when the patient enters the operating room suite and ends with admission to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).

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When evaluating a health care team member's ability to put on a sterile gown and perform closed gloving,it is most important for the nurse to assess for which outcome?

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The surgeon is about to finish surgery and requests a sponge count.Who would normally perform this task?

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The consequences of double gloving during surgery include which of the following?

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B,D

Through the use of an antimicrobial agent and sterile brushes or sponges,which of the following occurs?

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While supervising the surgical team,the charge nurse notices that a team member's nails are long and chipped.Which action should the nurse take next?

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The _________________ is a nurse with advanced education who assists the surgeon with the surgical procedure,performing a combination of nursing and delegated medical functions and/or skills.

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The charge nurse is assigning members of the surgical team; the nurse recognizes that which member is responsible for an expanded role in ensuring preoperative and postoperative patient management in collaboration with other health care providers?

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Which of the following are principles of sterile procedure?

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Who of the following can assume the role of the scrub nurse/assistant?

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Which of the following is true about the circulating nurse's primary responsibility?

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When planning care for a surgical patient,the nurse implements which technique to maintain sterility in the operating room?

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When one prepares to enter the operating room,which technique demonstrates the safest outcome?

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While the patient is in the operating room (OR) and the OR team is gowned and gloved,the nurse recommends completion of a safety checklist.The nurse understands that the checklist verifies which of the following?

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Which of the following are sources of contamination in the operating room?

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The ________________ is a "sterile" team member who provides the surgeon with instruments and supplies,disposes of soiled sponges,and accounts for sponges,sharps,and instruments in the surgical field.

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The charge nurse is assigning duties in the surgical arena.Which member of the surgical team should be assigned to the role of circulating nurse?

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The _______________ phase begins when the patient enters the operating room suite and ends with admission to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).

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When evaluating a health care team member's ability to put on a sterile gown and perform closed gloving,it is most important for the nurse to assess for which outcome?

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The surgeon is about to finish surgery and requests a sponge count.Who would normally perform this task?

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The consequences of double gloving during surgery include which of the following?

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Through the use of an antimicrobial agent and sterile brushes or sponges,which of the following occurs?

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The charge nurse is assigning members of the surgical team; the nurse recognizes that which member is responsible for an expanded role in ensuring preoperative and postoperative patient management in collaboration with other health care providers?

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Which of the following are principles of sterile procedure?

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Which of the following is true about the circulating nurse's primary responsibility?

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When planning care for a surgical patient,the nurse implements which technique to maintain sterility in the operating room?

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When one prepares to enter the operating room,which technique demonstrates the safest outcome?

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While the patient is in the operating room (OR) and the OR team is gowned and gloved,the nurse recommends completion of a safety checklist.The nurse understands that the checklist verifies which of the following?

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Which of the following are sources of contamination in the operating room?

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