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Medical-Surgical Nursing

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  The incision site  
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What are the three areas of the surgical suite?   Unrestricted, semirestricted, and restricted  
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Which area of the surgical suite are people with street clothes allowed to be?   Unrestricted area  
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In which area of the surgical suite must people wear surgical attire and cover hair?   Semirestricted  
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In which area of the surgical suite must people wear surgical attire, cover hear, and wear masks?   Restricted  
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What should be verified in the holding area?   Relevant documents, diagnostic and lab results, procedure site marked  
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What is the AOD area?   Admission, observation and discharge area  
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What criteria must be present for a patient to be considered same-day surgery?   A hospital stay of less than 24 hours.  
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What is required for admission to the surgical ICU?   Still under sedation  
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When is OR equipment checked for proper functioning?   After every case  
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What are ideal materials in the OR that are resistant to corroding?   Leather and stainless steel  
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Which perioperative nurse is unsterile?   Circulating nurse  
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What is the role of the circulating nurse?   Documents, acts as patient advocate  
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How is the Mayo stand set up?   According to the type of surgery  
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Which perioperative nurse is sterile?   Scrub nurse  
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How should you scrub for surgery?   Begin with your hands and scrub down your arms. Same with rinsing.  
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How long should you scrub for surgery?   5 minutes  
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What instrument should be used to shave a patient for surgery?   An electric razor  
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True or False: You can turn your back on a sterile field.   False  
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What size IV gauge should be used in surgery and why?   At least 20 gauge in case the patient needs blood products  
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What size IV gauge should be used for a pediatric patient in surgery?   24 gauge  
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Should the IV be in place before the patient is brought to the OR?   Yes  
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Where is the center of the sterile field in surgery?   At the incision site  
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How many pairs of gloves should be worn during surgery?   2 pairs  
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How can you assist the ACP?   Know the location of emergency equipment and drugs, remain at patient's side, and know the mechanisms of the anesthetics.  
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How can you prevent hypothermia?   Closely monitor temperature, provide warming blankets, and warm IV fluids  
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How do you prepare the surgical site?   Scrub using a circular motion from clean area to dirty and allow to fully dry  
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Who takes the patient to the PACU after surgery?   The ACP and perioperative team member  
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