#12: Surgical Orthopedics

Question 1

OR etiquette general Pre-op rules: (7)

Answer 1

1- Know pt name, DZ, type of operation, and complications
2- Introduce yourself to surg tech and OR circulator
3- Always stay longest
4- Always be on time
5- Load a display pertinent imaging studies to case
6- help prep and position pt
7- write your name, position and glove size on dry erase board

Question 2

OR etiquette general Intra-op Rules: (10)

Answer 2

1- mask and eye protection at all times
2- no white coat
3- turn off cell phone
4- do not speak during time out
5- do no make negative comments about pt
6- learn sterile technique (hands above waist and below shoulders)
7- do not reach over or pass any instrument
8-ask questions when lulls
9- leave if feel sick
10- sharps protection when transferring (needle down and knife back)
11- Be a part of the surgical team!

Question 3

OR etiquette for exiting and when you should leave OR: (2)

Answer 3

–Always alert OR team to avoid distractions
Exit if you:
1- feel sick
2- contaminated self (step out of operating field)

Question 4

Dermatome of: Clavicles

Answer 4

C5

Question 5

Dermatome of: Lateral Arm

Answer 5

C5, C6, and C7

Question 6

Dermatome of: Medial Arm

Answer 6

C8 and T1

Question 7

Dermatome of: Thumb

Answer 7

C6

Question 8

Dermatome of: Pinky and ring fingers

Answer 8

C8

Question 9

Dermatome of: Nipple Level

Answer 9

T4

Question 10

Dermatome of: C6, C7, C8

Answer 10

Hand

Question 11

Dermatome of: L4

Answer 11

Medial side of Big toe

Question 12

Dermatome of: T12

Answer 12

inguinal/groin region

Question 13

Dermatome of: T10

Answer 13

Umbilicus

Question 14

Dermatome of: S1, S2, L5

Answer 14

Posterior and outer surfaces of lower leg

Question 15

Dermatome of: L4, L5, S1

Answer 15

Foot

Question 16

Dermatome of: S1

Answer 16

Lateral foot and side of 5th toe

Question 17

Dermatome of: L1, L2, L3, L4

Answer 17

Anterior and inner surface of lower leg

Question 18

Dermatome of: S2, S3, S4

Answer 18

Perineum