Counting
Sterile Technique
Time Outs
POU Cleaning
MTP
100

Counting must be performed and visualized by (# of people & positions)

2 People. One must be an RN

100

What are ways that an instrument packs/trays can be contaminated

Bioburden, strike-through, moisture, holes

100

Time Out should be conducted _________ prior to incision/start of procedure

Immediately

100

Person responsible for wiping, flushing, and spraying instruments immediately upon completion of the case to prevent drying of blood and particles on the instrument's surface

Scrub Person

100

A ______ ______ should be used for transfusion of PRBC & FFP to decrease hypothermia. 

Rapid Infuser / Blood Warmer

(Can't be used on PLTs or Cryo)

200

Radiopaque sponges must be completely __________ when counting in performed.

separated

200

The direction to face when two sterile persons pass each other

front-to-front, or back-to-back

200

All activities must be ______ during the time out. (JACHO watches for this)

Stop or Cease
200

Types of instruments that should be flushed at point of use with sterile water to prevent obstruction from organic debris 

Cannulated aka channel instruments

Instruments with lumens/hollow

200

MTP is activated how

By phone call to blood bank


300
Sponge counters should have sponges placed in this order

bottom to top

300

When implementing SSI reduction techniques, the OR team should do this at the time of wound closure.

Change gown and gloves

300

____ ____ are required for surgeries/procedures to support decisions on laterality

Medical Images

300
This fluid causes deterioration of the instruments surface, and will cause pitting, rust and corrosion

Saline

300

Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP) Policy is found where

IRL PolicyStat on Policy Manager


400

It is recommended that counts be done in the following order

Sponges, Sharps, Misc, & Instruments

400

The humidity level of the OR must remain within these conditions. 

30%-60% relative humidity 

400

Your patient is having a bilateral mastectomy, and reconstruction with two different surgeons. You need how may time-outs

Two. 

Or 1 if both teams are present for initial timeout. 

400

Proper instrument transportation to decontam includes 

In a closed container/case cart that is leak-proof, puncture resistant, labeled biohazard. 

400

A _____ ______ specimen must be obtained immediately and sent to Blood Bank if there is no previous record. 

Type and Screen

500

When a count discrepancy cannot be reconciled, the Radiology Imaging Protocol will be implemented and __________ will be obtained and interpreted prior to closure.  

two opposing view radiographs

500

Begins with the knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique, infection control, and safety, and is supported by constant awareness of self and surroundings to maintain sterile integrity. Involves ethical and moral decision-making and an obligation to speak up and act with courage on behalf of the patient.

Surgical Conscience

500

Date of National Time Out Day

June 11th OR 2nd Wed of June

500

An accumulated mass of bioburden that adheres to the surface of an instrument, making it difficult to effectively clean and sterilize the instrument

Biofilm

500

If no T & S is obtained yet, the Blood Bank will prepare what for female patients

4 uncrossmatched O negative Packed Red Blood Cells.