Specimens

Question 1

Four rights of specimens?

Answer 1

Right pt
Right Id number
Right procedure
Right surgeon

Question 2

When can the scrub handoff the specimen to the circulator?

Answer 2

When surgeon says you can. He may want to look at it.

Question 3

How should you care for a specimen on your sterile field?

Answer 3

Prevent from drying
Handle with care
Preserve in state recieved from surgeon
Save all specimens
Keep in basin until handoff

Question 4

Formalin containers are ___________.

Answer 4

Not sterile

Question 5

Why should a specimen never be handed off on a surgical sponge?

Answer 5

Put off count

Tissue can get woven into material and fibers may come off

Question 6

What is the role of the circulating nurse when handling a specimen?

Answer 6

Label with pt label and a,b,c for different specimens
Enter in computer/fill out form
Verify specimens identification with surgeon
Repeat info back
Place in appropriate container
Document on OR record
Deliver to designated area

Question 7

How to handle a biochemistry(blood gas)?

Answer 7

Heparin coated syringe
Label etc
Rush on ice to lab