Need to knows Flashcards
Counting sponges for all procedures in which the possibility exists that a sponge could be retained… is an example of___
standardized care
What is standardized care?
something that’s always done no matter what.
It sets the expectations of the full professional role within which the nurse practices.
A______ is a structured vocabulary that provides nurses with a common means of communication to describe diagnoses, problems, interventions, and outcomes.
For example) PNDS, NANDA, NIC, NOC
Standard nursing language
The air in the O.R should be under____ pressure, and current standards call for___ air exchanges per hour with a minimum of___ exchanges from outdoor air.
- positive
- 20
- 4
Air in the O.R suite should be cleaned of particulate matter by passing through ___ high filtration devices known as _____ filters prior to its release INTO the O.R
- 2
- high particulate air (HEPA)
A_____ is worn over the scrub suit as a part of the requirements for the sterile team. It should not be made of disposable or reusable material and SHOULD BE RESISTANT to “strike-through” by fluids.
sterile gown
Should not be reusable or penetrable
According to OSHA, shoe covers are REQUIRED for cases such as____ and _____. In addition, AORN recommends use of shoe covers for ____ ____ and _____ cases.
- Orthopedic
- Autopsies
- Cesarean deliveries
- Trauma
Why should we never wear shoes covers outside of the O.R?
we may bring bacteria from the O.R to the outside world.
infection control issues
Before anything happens in the O.R & before opening any sterile supplies, O.R surfaces must be____ _____ and arranged for the surgical procedure.
-Damp dusted
T OR F?
Biohazardous material are properly disposed of by trained personnel to maintain a safe environment.
T!
5 basic & crucial pieces of furniture in the O.R
1- O.R bed
2- Mayo stand
3- Back table
4- Ring stand
5- Kick bucket
This piece of furniture is usually draped with a sterile bacterial barrier on which sterile pans of instruments, supplies, medications, and prepared solutions can then be placed and maintained throughout the procedure.
It needs to kept at least 18 inches away from the walls, cabinets, hampers, doors, and garbage receptacles
Back table
This piece of furniture may be used to hold basins of water or other solutions.
Ring stands
This piece of furniture may accommodate up to 500 lb, can be reconfigured to meet any positional needs, and NEEDS A SAFETY STRAP.
O.R bed
This piece of furniture holds instruments that will be used frequently during the surgical procedure. It is usually draped with sterile protective barrier that allows it to become part of the sterile field after sterile drapes have been placed over the patient.
Mayo stand
