Scrub-a-dub-dub
After the patient is draped, the surgical tech notices a large exposed area of unprepped skin, the surgical team should do this.
What is re-prep and re-drape?
This is the standard temperature range for the OR.
What is 68-75 degrees Farenheit.
This is the most common method for decontaminating the OR floor at the end of each case.
What is damp mop?
This is the number of people who should be involved in lowering the patients legs from lithotomy position.
What is two?
When utilizing a tourniquet intraoperatively, this item is used to force blood from the extremity.
What is an esmark?
When a surgical tech dons their own gloves prior to a case this is known as which method?
What is closed gloving?
What is the standard humidity range for the OR?
What is 40-60%?
This chemical is used to clean a patient care area if C. Diff is suspected or diagnosed.
What is bleach?
This groups of nerves may be injured if patient's arms are positioned at greater than 90 degrees to the body.
What is the brachial plexus?
This retractor might be your favorite on Valentine's Day.
What is the Sweetheart or Harrington?
During a surgical count, the surgical tech should start here when counting items.
What is the operative field?
This type of airflow must ideally be maintained in the OR.
What is positive air flow?
This is the dry time for Purple Top PDI wipes.
What is 3 minutes?
A patient wakes up from with a drop foot - this nerve was likely injured during surgery.
What is the peroneal nerve?
This is the largest of the hemostatic clamps.
What is the Kelley?
The surgical tech should stand here when handing towels to the surgeon to square off a surgical site.
What is next to the surgeon?
Dirty utility areas in the Surgical Suite should be maintained with this type of pressure.
What is negative pressure?
The OR should be cleaned in this direction at the conclusion of surgery?
What is from the OR table outward?
This position can put pressure on the diaphragm and cause respiratory complications.
What is reverse Trendelenberg?
These come in several sizes and provide a "window" into the abdomen.
What are trocars?
This professional organization establishes the principles of certification for surgical technology.
What is AST (Association of Surgical Technologists)?
This is the minimum distance that should be maintained between a nonsterile person and the sterile field.
What is 12 inches?
This is the last area to be cleaned during the turnover.
What is the floor?
This position can cause damage to the optic nerve resulting in blindness.
What is prone?
This biting instrument is used to cut through tough tissue or bone.
What is a rongeur?