Specimens
This information is put in the Specimen log book by the OR staff
What is the patient label, number of specimens and initials.
What code is called if an infant or child is missing within the hospital?
What is a Code Pink
This must be worn by everyone in the room during a procedure in xray/fluoroscopy is used
What is a lead apron?
Common injuries sustained related to patient positioning.
What is pressure, shear and friction
The minimum time that the "flashpak" needs to be processed in the OR sterilizer.
What is 10 minutes
This specimen is placed in an empty container and sent immediately to pathology
What is a frozen section
What code is called when there is a weather watch or warning?
What is a Code Black
This is used by all staff to report an untoward issue related to safety, professionalism, and errors.
What is the Event Reporting System
A common position used for gynecological and urological procedures.
What is lithotomy?
The 5 things that should be checked before giving a medication
What are the 5 rights?
The right drug The right dose
The right patient
the right route
The right time
This liquid is a colorless solution of formaldehyde in water, used as a preservative
What is formalin
What code warns us about an active shooter in the hospital?
What is Code Silver
This is the most common way to remove cataracts?
What is Phacoemulsification?
The most common position used, with the least amount of time
What is Supine?
The procedure done before the surgical wound is closed to prevent Retained Surgical Items.
What is the surgical Count?
This specimen can determine which antibiotics should be given to a patient
What is PULL, AIM, SQUEEZE, SWEEP
What is PASS?
The minimum temperature for steam sterilization.
What is 270 degrees?
An important piece of equipment to protect the ET tube and eyes when the patient is in the prone position.
What is the prone view?
This item is sometimes used to deactivate a pacemaker or ICD when using electrocautery.
What is a magnet?
When a physician irrigates a body cavity with normal saline, collects the fluid, and sends to pathology
What is a "washing" for cytology
What number do you dial when calling a Code Blue?
What is 70?
This multistep verification represents the last part of the Universal Protocol and is performed in the operating room, immediately before the planned procedure is initiated.
What is a "TIME OUT"
When the entire OR bed is tilted so the head is higher than the feet.
What is "Reverse Trendelenburg"?
This is used when a patient experiences a rare autosomal reaction to anesthesia in the operating room.
What is the MH cart?