Surgical Asepsis
What happens to the sterile field if a non-sterile person reaches over it.
The sterile field is contaminated.
Which instrument holds a scalpel blade?
Knife handle
What does ASA stand for?
American Society of Anesthesia.
What position is used for abdominal surgery?
Supine.
What does the "count" refer to in the OR?
Counting softs, sharps, and instruments
True or False: The edges (1 inch) of a sterile wrapper are considered sterile?
False
What is a Kelly clamp used for?
Clamping blood vessels or tissue.
Name one sign of malignant hypothermia.
Increased CO2, tachycardia, muscle rigidity.
What position is used for rectal or perineal surgery?
Lithotomy, will also accept Jackknife.
Who initiates the surgical count?
Scrub tech
When should a mask be changed in the OR?
Which scissors are commonly used for delicate tissue dissection?
Metzenbaum (Metz) scissors
What drugs treat malignant hypothermia?
Dantrolene.
How are pressure points protected during long cases?
Padding and frequent checks.
What is the universal protocol designed to prevent?
Wrong site, wrong procedure, wrong person,
What is the correct direction for scrubbing?
Fingers to elbows in one direction.
Which instrument is used to grasp heavy tissue or fascia?
Kocher clamp.
What must be performed before every surgical incision?
Surgical time-out.
What nerve is at risk when in lithotomy position?
Peroneal nerve
During a surgical time-out what key info must be verablly verified by all team members before incision?
Who is responsible for maintaining the sterile field?
Scrub tech.
What instrument is used to hold a suture needle?
Needle driver.
What is the most common fire risk in the OR?
Electrocautery, oxygen, and alcohol prep.
What's the first step before moving a patient that is under anesthesia?
Confirm with the anesthesia provider for approval.
When are surgical counts required during a procedure?
Before the procedure beings, at cavity closure, skin, and whenever personnel change occurs.