OR Responsibilities

Question 1

The OR can be compared to a….

Answer 1

Symphony orchestra

Question 2

For a successful outcome all ,must “_________” (4)

Answer 2

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1. Team
2. Etiquette
3. Preparation
4. OR infrastructure

Question 3

Who are the sterile members of the OR team

Answer 3

1. Surgeon
2. Surgical assistants (1st and 2nd)
3. Scrub nurse

Question 4

Who are the non sterile members of the OR team

Answer 4

1. Anesthesiologist DVM
2. Anesthetist VTN
3. Circulator VTN

Question 5

Responsibilities of the surgeon 2

Answer 5

1. OR leadership
2. Performs surgical procedure

Question 6

Responsibilities of first assistant 2

Answer 6

1. Provides exposure
2. Attends hemostasis

Question 7

Responsibilities of the facilitator/ second assistant 3

Answer 7

1. Tissue retraction
2. Passes instruments
3. Retrieves sterile items

Question 8

Scrub nurse responsibilities 4

Answer 8

1. Organize surgical table
2. Assists gloving
3. Anticipates needs
4. Communicates to circulating nurse

Question 9

Responsibilities of anesthesia personnel

Answer 9

1. Induce
2. Maintain (depth)
3. Facilitate transition to post OP

Question 10

Two things anesthesia personnel facilitate during transition to post OP

Answer 10

Discontinue anesthesia and extubation