The Perioperative Environment Flashcards
The restricted zone, where operating rooms are located, is located _______ the semi-restricted area and is _________ a semi-restricted area. It includes the actual OR where surgical or other invasive procedures are performed
within
only accessible through
Semi-restricted zone includes
- Equipment and sterile supply storage
* Sterile processing department
Unrestricted zone includes
- Pre-op holding area
* Waiting rooms
The two-piece scrub suit is a garment constructed of __________ material that minimizes bacterial shedding. The top of a two-piece scrub suits should be secured _______ , ______ into the pants, or fit _______ to prevent skin cells from being dispersed into the environment.
lint-free
at the waist
tucked
closely to the body
The warm-up jacket is ________ the front and has _________ to the wrists.
snapped up
cuffs down
A sterile gown is worn over the scrub suit as a part _________ . Gowns may be made of disposable or reusable material and should be resistant to ________.
of the requirements for the sterile team
“strike-through” by fluids
All hair should be covered ___________ .
before surgical attire is donned
Because most typical _________ do not contain sideburns and neckline hair, they should not be worn. If worn, however, they should be covered with a ___________ .
skull caps
bouffant cap
Responsibilities’ of the Circulating RN:
- providing emotional support to patient before anesthesia induction
- preparation of supplies, instruments, and equipment preoperatively for each patient
- preparing specimens
- documenting patient care
Important examples of activities that are made possible with perioperative nursing documentation
- Billing documents for finance and accounting
- Supply and equipment inventory
- Communication of patient care by caregivers
