Stuff in the OR
The item that is used to both cut and coagulate vessels
What is the cautery machine or Bovie machine
From the waist up and the front of the body
What is considered "sterile" on a person?
Open Jack, Wilson Frame or Gel pads
What is needed for patient in prone position?
Handing a supply to the tech still in the package
WRONG
TRUE or FALSE
Clocking out at 3:22 rounds my timecard to 3:30
FALSE - 7 minute rule
Home washed scrubs
Long sleeves under a scrub top
Shoe covers that have been worn for another case
What are things to not wear in the OR?
You are going to pour the saline for irrigation on to the field. What is the first thing you and the tech should do before pouring?
Both visualize and verbalize the name of the item and its expiration date
This prep requires 30 seconds of high friction scrubbing over the incision site
What is Chloraprep?
Reaching over the tech's table to hand them something
WRONG
Rapidly rising temperature, skeletal muscle rigidity, tachycardia
What are symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia?
Class 2 Clean Contaminate
C-Section
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Bowel Resection
Thoracotomy
Top to bottom, front to back (hint: cleaning)
What is the proper order when turning over an OR room?
>300lbs, mobility constraints or supine position
What is the criterial for a MATS patient?
Opening a package away from you and tucking the loose ends
RIGHT
In North Campus by the old lab/ pathology office (hallway between cafe and HR)
What is the designated courier meeting location for large specimens?
Surgiflo and Arista
What are hemostatic agents
Oxygen, Cautery, and Alcohol-based Prep
What are the three parts of the Fire Triangle?
This type of prep requires the person applying to not cross over what has already been prepped
What is a paint?
Using non-sterile gloves to prep
WRONG
TRUE or FALSE
Quat should be used to clean laser goggles
FALSE - approved cleaner is stored in the box on top of laser(s) or in the LEEP cart
How many counts should occur (at minimum) during an open hysterectomy and what are they (you do not have to answer in the form of a question)
4- Initial, Uterine, Closing (fascia or peritoneum), and Final
Add ice to the armpits, groin area, back of neck, backs of knees, into the open abdomen (if instructed to do so)
What is: How to cool a Malignant Hyperthermia patient?
At the edge of the OR table, legs supported by a stool, and a pillow to hug to curl around
What is the correct way to position a patient for a spinal?
1. During a code you should dial 1-2-3
2. Ensure the internal paddles are on the crash cart
WRONG (push the code button)
WRONG (if needed - found in RSS)
With kindness, respect and understanding
What is the proper way to treat our co-workers?