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OLYMPICSBOARD GAME

A) Manage patient positioning B) Document the procedure details C) Maintain sterility and pass instruments to the surgeon D) Administer anesthesia

What is the role of the scrub nurse during a surgical procedure?

A) It remains sterile for up to 2 hours B) It must be covered with a sterile drape C) It should be considered contaminated D) The surgeon should inspect the field before proceeding

How should a sterile field be managed if it is left unattended?

A) Only the surgeon is responsible for sharps safety B) Sharp instruments should be passed using a neutral zone C) Sharps should be passed directly hand-to-hand D) Sharps safety is not a priority in emergency surgeries

Which statement is correct regarding sharps safety during surgery?

A) Surgeon B) Circulating nurse and scrub nurse C) Anesthesiologist D) First assistant

Which team member is responsible for counting sponges, needles, and instruments in the operating room?

A) 30 secondsB) 2 minutesC) 3 to 5 minutesD) 10 minutes

When performing a surgical hand scrub, how long should the scrub last according to current guidelines?

A) 1 hour before incision B) 2 hours after the incision C) During the preoperative holding phase D) Upon patient arrival in the operating room

When is the best time to administer prophylactic antibiotics to prevent surgical site infections (SSI)?

A) An item that comes in contact with intact skin B) An item that comes in contact with mucous membranes C) An item that enters sterile tissue or the vascular system D) An item that does not require sterilization

Which of the following statements best describes a “critical item” in perioperative care?

A) To minimize patient discomfortB) To maintain a sterile fieldC) To reduce costsD) To increase surgical speed

Which of the following is the primary goal of aseptic technique in the operating room?

A) Electrical burns to the patient B) Delayed wound healing C) Increased surgical time D) Radiation exposure

What is the primary concern when using an electrosurgical unit (ESU)?

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A) Length of the procedure B) Sterilization of equipment C) Patient comorbidities D) Hospital environment cleanliness

What factor contributes most significantly to surgical site infections (SSI)?

A) Verbal confirmation by the surgeonB) Documenting the number of instruments usedC) Performing a standardized surgical countD) Using radiographs post-operatively

What is the most effective way to prevent retained surgical items (RSI)?

A) Keeping the patient immobile during surgery B) Using positioning devices and frequent checks C) Minimizing padding under pressure points D) Allowing the patient to shift positions during surgery

Which of the following practices reduces the risk of developing pressure ulcers during surgery?

A) Administer oxygen and continue surgery B) Stop the procedure and remove latex-containing items C) Continue surgery with latex-free equipment D) Monitor the reaction and consult with the surgeon

What should be done if a patient in the OR develops a latex allergy reaction?

A) Speed of positioningB) Surgical team comfortC) Patient safety and maintaining skin integrityD) Visual access for students

Which of the following is considered a critical aspect of patient positioning in the operating room?

A) PreoperativeB) IntraoperativeC) PostoperativeD) Prior to incision

In which phase of surgery is the Universal Protocol “time-out” performed?

A) Surgeon B) Scrub technician C) Circulating nurse D) Anesthesiologist

Which team member is primarily responsible for ensuring the correct surgical site is marked?

A) Continue the procedure to avoid delaysB) Immediately replace contaminated itemsC) Sterilize instruments during the procedureD) Notify the circulating nurse after the procedure

What is the appropriate action to take when there is a break in sterile technique?

A) To confirm the surgical team’s availability B) To allow a break before the procedure begins C) To verify the correct patient, site, and procedure D) To check if all equipment is functioning properly

Which of the following is the main purpose of the “time-out” procedure?

A) The surgeon B) The anesthesiologist C) The scrub nurse D) The circulating nurse

During a surgical procedure, who is responsible for monitoring blood loss?

A) Wearing sterile gloves B) Effective hand hygiene C) Using disposable equipment D) Proper patient positioning

What is the most critical step in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

A) Start at the periphery and move toward the incision site B) Scrub vigorously with back-and-forth motions C) Use circular motions, starting at the incision site and moving outward D) Cover the entire body with antiseptic solution

What is the appropriate action when prepping the surgical site with a skin antiseptic?

A) Assist with the sterile draping of the patientB) Monitor the sterile field and manage documentationC) Provide direct patient care in the sterile fieldD) Pass instruments to the surgeon

What is the primary responsibility of the circulating nurse during a surgical procedure?

A) Continue using the equipment if it is partially functioning B) Immediately remove the equipment and replace it C) Ignore the issue if it does not seem critical D) Wait until the end of surgery to report the issue

What is the appropriate action to take when encountering a malfunctioning piece of equipment during surgery?

A) Putting on gloves before the sterile gownB) Using open gloving techniqueC) Using closed gloving techniqueD) Allowing the gloves to touch non-sterile surfaces

Which of the following represents a proper sterile technique when donning surgical gloves?

A) The front of the gown from chest to table level and sleeves up to 2 inches above the elbowB) The back of the gown above the waistlineC) Only the sterile drape covering the patientD) Everything in the operating room

Which statement best describes the sterile field?