Who am I
True or False
Multiple Choice
100
I will hand the surgeon surgical instruments
Scrub Nurse
100
Circulating Nurse cannot hand the surgeon surgical instruments. True or False
True. However, a Circulating Nurse can open the sterile packages to help the steriled members getting instruments easily
100
Who is responsible for ensuring that the second verification of the surgical procedure and site takes place and is documented?
A. Scrub Nurse
B. Circulating Nurse
C. Registered Nurse First Assistance
D. CRNAs
Answer: B
Rationale: The Circulating Nurse is responsible for ensuring that the second verification of the surgical procedure and site takes place and is documented. In some situations, this is referred to as a time-out.
Hinkle 14e, chapter 18, pg. 1261
200
I will make sure the surgical team does not break sterile field
Circulating Nurse
200
RNFA needs to have Bachelor's degree. True or Fall
True
200
The Circulating Nurse acts as an advocate for the patient. What is an example of an advocate?
A. Ensure the patient's safety
B. Monitor the patient's VS
C. Transfer the patient to the recovery room after surgery
D. Interfere when the surgeon makes comments about the patient's appearance
Answer: D
Rationale: Patient advocacy in the OR entails maintaining the patient's physical and emotional comfort, privacy, right, and dignity. Banter in the OR should not include comments about the patient's physical appearance, jon, personal history, and so forth.
Hinkle 14e, chapter 18, pg 1296
300
I will monitor the patient after surgery in the post-anesthesia recovery room
Scrub Nurse
300
CRNAs only work in surgical hospital settings. True or False
False. They can work in other surgical settings, such as dental offices, outpatient centers, etc.
300
The OR nurse acts in the circulating role during a patient's abdominal surgery. For what task is this nurse solely responsible?
A) Performing documentation
B) Estimating the patient's blood loss
C) Setting up the sterile table
D) Keeping track of drains and sponges
Ans: A
The main responsibilities of the circulating nurse include verifying consent; coordinating the team; and ensuring cleanliness, proper temperature and humidity, lighting, a safe function of equipment, and the availability of supplies and materials. The circulating nurse monitors aseptic practices to avoid breaks in technique while coordinating the movement of related personnel as well as implementing fire safety precautions.
Hinkle 14e, chapter 18, pg 1261
400
I am trained to do this after surgery is complete if the surgeon tasks me to so, who am I?
Registered Nurse First Assist
400
Circulating Nurse will provide care for the patient in the post-anesthesia recovery room. True or False
False. Scrub Nurse will monitor and provide care for the patient after they awaken from anesthesia in the post-anesthesia recovery room
400
Which activities are the circulating nurse’s responsibilities in the operating room?
A. Monitor the position of the client, prepare the surgical site, and ensure the client’s safety.
B. Give preoperative medication in the holding area and monitor the client’s response to anesthesia.
C. Prepare sutures; set up the sterile field; and count all needles, sponges, and instruments.
D. Prepare the medications to be administered by the anesthesiologist and change the tubing for the anesthesia machine.
Answer: A
Rationale: The circulating nurse has many responsibilities in the OR, including coordinating the activities in the OR; keeping the OR clean; ensuring the safety of the client; and maintaining the humidity, lighting, and safety of the equipment.
Hinkle 14e, chapter 18, pg. 1261
500
I will administer Halothane to the patient. Who am I?
CRNAs. Halothane is anesthetic gas used in general anesthesia. CRNAs or Anesthesiologists will administer halothane to the patient
500
Scrub Nurse will count the surgical suture. True or False
True
500
The perioperative nurse acts as a patient advocate. Which situation demonstrates the client's advocate?
A. Plays the client’s favorite audiobook during surgery.
B. Keeps the family informed of the findings of the surgery.
C. Keeps the operating room door closed at all times.
D. Calls the client by the first name when the client is recovering.
Answer: C
Rationale: Advocacy activities include minimizing the clinical, dehumanizing aspects of being a surgical patient by making sure that the patient is treated as a person, respecting cultural and spiritual values, providing physical privacy, and maintaining confidentiality
Hinkle 14e, chapter 18, pg. 1296