Principles of Conduct

Question 1

Responsibility of circulating nurse

Answer 1

Coordinates sterile and non sterile activities

Question 2

What are two principles of conduct in the OR

Answer 2

1. Accountability
2. Standard operating procedures

Question 3

What are three factors of accountability that each member in the OR should abide by

Answer 3

1. Respect aseptic principles and general rules
2. Provide input
3. Listen to others

Question 4

SOP

Answer 4

Standard Operating Procedures

Question 5

SOP is a list of steps to initiate and follow to ensure what three things

Answer 5

1. Consistency
2. Quality
3. Predictable outcome

Question 6

Briefing

Answer 6

A 2-5 minute PREOPERATIVE guided discussion

Question 7

Debriefing

Answer 7

A 2-5 minute discussion IMMEDIATELY POSTOPERATIVE

Question 8

What is discussed during a briefing

Answer 8

1. Explain surgical plan
2. Surgical room assignments
3. Voice and listen to concerns

Question 9

Three way communication

Answer 9

1. Voice
2. Listen
3. Clarify

Question 10

What is discussed during a debriefing

Answer 10

1. Review procedure (rights, wrongs, and suggestions)
2. Continuing plan (post OP)