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Surg Tech Ch 18

Chapter 18

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The ____________ containing towels, drapes, and gowns is centered on the back table and opened using aseptic technique. basic pack
Using a(n) _____________ approach to all setups improves efficiency. methodical
Before organizing and preparing supplies during setup, ___________ the sterile area. increase the size of
Avoid shifting items around from one place to another during setup. Try to handle an item only once. Shifting items from one location to another without purpose increases the chance of ________________ and is not productive. contamination
You may have up to 10 trays on a complex case. This is why it is important to think about what you need, locate it among all the supplies, and then put it in a specific place. If instrument trays must be stacked, place the ___________ ones on the bottom. heavier
_________________ is/are responsible for ensuring that no item is left in a patient. All team members
The count is performed by two people. Professional standard for counts as published by AORN requires a _____________ and another health care worker such as the surgical technologist to perform the count. circulator
All sharps should be passed with ____________________. If hospital policy or an individual surgeon has not implemented this technique, the scrub must pass sharps in the traditional manner. a neutral zone (no-hands) technique
The surgical technologist must keep track of the amount of _____________ used in the wound so that estimated blood loss can be calculated. irrigation fluid
The process preceded by patient verification process detailed by The Joint Commission is called ______. TIMEOUT
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