Intro to OT Protocols

Question 1

In most hospitals, OR suites, sterile supply, and some sub sterile rooms where sterilizers are located are considered:

Answer 1

Restricted.

Question 2

Which item has the least impact on this question:
As an account representative when visiting the OR the following points must be considered:
-Patient confidentiality
-Institutional and OR policies
-OR traffic patterns and dress code
-State regulations

Answer 2

State regulations is the odd one out.

Question 3

Once the patient is draped, all observers (non-sterile) must 30cm or 12in from anyone who is scrubbed in, and or any part of the sterile field, such as the back table or mayo stand.
True or false?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The foundation of all OR protocols (traffic codes, scrubs, dress codes: is:

Answer 4

Aseptic technique

Question 5

The sterile field consists of the horizontal plane from the patient to the front of the scrubbed surgical team. Their gowns are considered sterile from the axillary line down to the table level, and the sleeves to 2 inches above the elbow. Back tables, mayo stands, and ring basins are also considered sterile.
True or false?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

In case of an emergency in the OR, you should leave the room if possible, or find an out-of-the-way corner until the emergency is over.
True or false?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

As a visitor to the OR, you will be exposed to various patient information. Which patient information is relevant?

Answer 7

All patient information.

Question 8

After receiving permission to enter the OR, is is good practice to:

Answer 8

Check in with the front desk or OR supervisor first.

Question 9

During which period in the OR is it essential that it remains quiet?

Answer 9

Induction of the anesthesia

Question 10

Circulator nurses are responsible for cleanliness of the OR, that equipment is functioning, that surgical supplies are opened in aseptic manner, and to perform counts.
True or false?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

If you are unfamiliar with the personnel in the OT, who would be the best person to ask, to introduce yourself to the staff and guide you around the OT?

Answer 11

Circulator

Question 12

When entering a semi-restricted area in the OT environment you must what?

Answer 12

Wear OT attire, but a mask is not usually required.

Question 13

Surgical team personnel follow aseptic technique by;

Answer 13

Maintaining the sterile field at all times.

Question 14

The circulator nurse scrubs in and is considered sterile. True or false?

Answer 14

False