#1
What does the acronym PACU stand for in the context of operating room procedures?
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
ExplanationThe unit where patients recover after anesthesia.
#2
What is the term for the process of creating a small incision and using a camera to visualize and perform a surgical procedure?
Laparoscopy
ExplanationUsing a camera through a small incision for surgery.
#3
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the circulating nurse in the operating room?
Coordinating activities and ensuring patient safety
ExplanationCoordinating tasks and maintaining patient safety during surgery.
#4
During a surgical procedure, what is the purpose of a Mayo stand?
To hold instruments and supplies within easy reach of the surgeon
ExplanationHolding surgical instruments and supplies near the surgeon for easy access.
#5
What is the purpose of a surgical scrub in the operating room?
To remove dirt and debris from the surgical team's hands and arms
ExplanationCleansing the hands and arms of surgical team members.
#6
Which organization sets the standards for operating room attire, including surgical scrubs and gowns?
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
ExplanationAORN sets standards for operating room attire.
#7
What is the primary purpose of the preoperative checklist in the operating room?
To ensure that all necessary equipment is present and functioning
ExplanationVerifying the presence and functionality of equipment before surgery.
#8
What is the role of a scrub nurse in the operating room?
Assisting the surgeon with instruments and sterile supplies
ExplanationAiding the surgeon with sterile instruments and supplies.
#9
In the surgical setting, what is the purpose of an electrosurgical unit (ESU)?
To generate high-frequency electrical currents for cutting and coagulation
ExplanationProducing high-frequency currents for cutting and coagulation.
#10
What is the purpose of a pneumatic tourniquet in surgery?
To control bleeding by compressing blood vessels
ExplanationControlling bleeding by compressing blood vessels.
#11
What is the primary purpose of using a surgical smoke evacuation system in the operating room?
To enhance visibility by removing surgical smoke
ExplanationImproving visibility by eliminating surgical smoke.
#12
During a surgical procedure, what is the purpose of a surgical drape?
To cover and isolate the surgical site from non-sterile areas
ExplanationCovering and isolating the surgical site from non-sterile areas.