Pre-Op
What does the nurse check to make sure they have the correct patient?
What does "intra-operative" mean?
During surgery
What does the nurse assess after surgery?
Pain
Surgeon
Why do nurses wash their hands before surgery?
To prevent infection
What legal form must be signed before surgery?
Consent form
What is the OR nurse's most important responsibility during surgery?
Keeping the patient safe
What important things does the nurse monitor after surgery?
vital signs
Who keeps the patient asleep during surgery?
Anesthesia provider
What three things are checked during a surgical time-out?
Correct patient, correct procedure, and correct surgical site
Name two things an OR nurse does before surgery.
Check allergies, Start IV, Vital signs, Verify patient identity, Review consent
Name two things an OR nurse does during surgery
Maintain sterile field, Position patient, assist surgeon, perform time-out, document care
Name two things an OR nurse does after surgery
Assess pain, vital signs, check dressings, education, monitor
Who is the patient's advocate while they are asleep?
The Operating Room nurse
If sterile gloves touch the one-inch boarder of the surgical field, are they still sterile?
No, they are contaminated
BONUS: Name three qualities that would make someone a good Operating Room nurse.
Teamwork, Communication, Attention to detail, Staying calm, Responsibility, Patient safety, critical thinking.