Surgical Team

Question 1

Takes responsibility for preventing serious complications

Answer 1

Surgeon

Question 2

He handles organ and tissues, prevents too much blood loss by tying the blood vessels

Answer 2

Surgeon

Question 3

Visits the patient prior to surgery to acquaint him with what to expect from the anesthetic

Answer 3

Anesthesiologist

Question 4

He induces anesthesia

Answer 4

Anesthesiologist

Question 5

Her main responsibility is to anticipate and meet the needs of the surgeon for instruments and supplies during the proceudre

Answer 5

Scrub nurse

Question 6

Roles of the Scrub Nurse

Answer 6

1. Prepares the equipment
2. Opens the major pack
3. Prepare the gauze, gloves, mayo table
4. Serving surgeon-gowning and gloving
5. Initial counting of the instrument together with the circulating nurse

Question 7

Responsible for the general management of the operating room

Answer 7

Circulating Nurse

Question 8

She must anticipate and plan to meet the needs of each member of the operating team

Answer 8

Circulating Nurse

Question 9

She must be alert to threats to the patient’s safety

Answer 9

Circulating Nurse

Question 10

She watches for the breaks in aseptic techniques

Answer 10

Circulating Nurse

Question 11

She saves and counts discarded sponges and instruments

Answer 11

Circulating Nurse

Question 12

She reminds the team that the patient is awake

Answer 12

Circulating Nurse

Question 13

Roles of the Circulating Nurse

Answer 13

1. Assists in positioning of the patient
2. Preparing skin for surgery
3. Managing surgical specimens
4. Documenting Intraoperative events

Question 14

Main Responsibilities of a Circulating Nurse

Answer 14

1. Verifying consent
2. Coordination of the team
3. Ensuring cleanliness, proper temperature, humidity, and lighting
4. Ensuring the safe functions of the equipment and the availability of supplies and materials