Fire!
What geometric shape visually represents the components necessary to create a fire?
triangle
What two people perform the surgical counts together?
surgical technologist and circulator
When opening a wrapped item such as a gown on a Mayo stand, the contents and wrapper are considered sterile up to what distance from the edge of the wrapper?
one inch from the edge
What color is the emergency shut off valve for the supply of oxygen into thee operating room?
green
What patient population might require the temperature of the OR to be a bit warmer and may need smaller sized instruments and positioning aids?
pediatric patients
Which fire extinguisher is most effective on an electrical or laser fire?
Class C
Can 2 surgical technologists perform a count alone?
No. One person must be a nurse.
Before opening any sterilely packaged item, what is MOST important to verify about the package?
integrity of the package
Where is the articulating arm of the surgical boom mounted?
ceiling
What type of care is prescribed to a terminal patient to improve their quality of life?
palliative
What acronym is the mnemonic used to remember the steps for operating a fire extinguisher?
PASS
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
During the postoperative phase, which surgical team member is responsible for separating surgical instruments and disassembling the sterile field?
CST
Where does the scrubbed, gowned, and gloved ST need to keep their hands?
sterile box (in front between chest and belly button)
The ventilation system in the OR should be:
positive or negative AND unidirectional or bidirectional?
positive and unidirectional
What religion typically prohibits its followers from receiving blood transfusions?
Jehovah's Witness
What acronym is the mnemonic used to remember the steps to take in the event of a surgical fire?
RACE
Rescue
Alarm
Confine
Evacuate or Extinguish
Which surgical team member maintains the operative record?
circulating nurse
A nonsterile person should approach a sterile area face forward while maintaining a distance of (at least)...
12 inches
What is the appropriate temperature for an Operating Room?
What set of therapies preserves a patient's life when body systems are not fuctioning sufficiently?
life support
Name 3 components of fire triangle.
fuel, ignition, oxygen
Which surgical team member is in charge of when the patient is moved?
anesthesia care provider
What is the term used for normal resident microbial populations found on human skin?
flora
What are the recommended air exchange guidelines for the OR?
20-25 with 20% fresh outside air
The term golden hour refers to reduction of morbidity and mortality in which patient population?
trauma victims