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Question:
You are the circulating nurse and have received 2 units of packed red blood
cells that are to be transfused immediately. Present in the room are the
surgeon, surgical tech, CRNA and radiology technician. Who should you ask
to assist with checking the blood before the transfusion
Answer:
CRNA
Question:
The anesthesiologist informs you that the next patient is a difficult
intubation. Which equipment will you expect to have in the room?
Answer:
Glidescope
,Question:
You are near the entrance to the operating room department when a vendor
approaches you and asks where to go. What should you do first?
Answer:
walk them to the area designated by facility policy
Question:
What is an important step for the prevention of biofilm developing on a
flexible endoscope
Answer:
allowing the scope to dry completely after use****wrong**
Question:
You are the circulating nurse. What class of surgical wound would you
document for a patient with preoperative fever who underwent tonsillectomy
in the presence of a large amount of purulent drainage for which the surgeon
has ordered intravenous antibiotics
Answer:
Class I Class II *****Class III**** WRONG
, Question:
The scub nurse has asked you for a heavy sterile instrument that is wrapped.
After opening the package, how should you give them the instrument
Answer:
let the scub nurse grasp it out of the package
Question:
You are scubbed in during the middle of a procedure when you see a blood
soaked sponge on the floor 2 feet from the sterile field. What should you do
Answer:
tell the other team members about it and ask the circulating nurse to remove
it without touching the sterile field
Question:
Which of the following assignments can a circulator delegate to a non
licensed surgical associate
Answer:
retrieving sterile trays