Surgical Techniques - Surgical Environment and Basic Operating Room Equipment 2-C Flashcards
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Classrooms
U
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Sterile or clean linens
S
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Offices and central administration
U
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Operating rooms
R
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Unsterile or dirty linens
U
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Supply and storage
S
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Restrooms and showers
U
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Posting and scheduling office
U
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Scrub area
R
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Supply for specimens, specimen cups, and other unsterile supplies
S
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Cast room
U
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Dressing rooms
U
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Sterile or clean utility
S
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Unsterile of dirty utility
S
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Lounge
U
Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.
Dark room for diagnostic x-rays
S
Used by surgeon to precisely cut, coagulate, or cauterize, dehydrate or desiccate blood vessels and tissue with heat generated by AC or DC electrical current
electrosurgical unit
Designed to allow optimal patient positioning; accepts several accessories
adjustable operating table
Used by any member of the scrub team who requires additional height to be functional
foot stool
Draped table holding extra sterile supplies and equipment for procedure
back table
Used as receptacle for discarded soiled sponges
kick bucket
used so surgeon can view patient’s x-rays during a procedure
x-ray film block
draped stand holding sterile surgical instruments for the procedure
Mayo stand
used to operate pneumatic (nitrogen) and electrical power equipment
pressurized air and electrical outlets
draped to accommodate basins that contain sterile solutions used during surgery
ring stand
necessary for timing tourniquet applications, cardiac arrests, medications’ duration and any other events that need to be timed
clocks and timers
used as receptacle for discarded items to be laundered (such as drapes and towels)
linen hamper
used by the anesthesia person to administer anesthetic gases to monitor the patient
anesthesia equipment and monitors
used to hold supplies in advance of a specific case
case cart
used to provide lighting for the surgical team
OR lighting device
occasionally used by surgical team members especially by anesthesia person or circulator
sitting stool
used to hold packages of IV fluid, blood replacement products, or IV medications to be administered during surgery; may also be used for continuous irrigation
IV pole
general utility table used by the circulator
prep table
vacuum device used intraoperatively to clean the surgical site of blood and body fluids
suction system
phone, intercom, computer, etc. that facilitate interdepartmental communication and minimize OR traffic
communication device
used to store extra supplies that may be needed during surgery
supply cabinet
