Surgical Roles

Question 1

What are the two roles of the first sterile assistant

Answer 1

1. Provides exposure
2. Attends hemostasis

Question 2

What is another name for the second sterile assistant

Answer 2

Facilitator

Question 3

What are the three roles of the second sterile assistant

Answer 3

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

Question 4

3 misc roles of sterile assistants

Answer 4

1. Tissue care thru halsteads principles
2. Clearing sx field
3. Cut suture

Question 5

Four roles of the scrub nurse

Answer 5

1. Organize sx table
2. Assists gloving
3. Anticipates needs
4. Communicate to circulating nurse

Question 6

Role of circulating nurse

Answer 6

Coordinates sterile and non sterile activates

Question 7

3 roles of anesthesia personnel

Answer 7

1. Induce
2. Maintain by monitoring depth
3. Facilitate post op transition by discontinuing anesthesia and extubation