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1. Question 1 of 30

   1. Question

   A patient with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is in the preoperative holding area for an abdominal laparotomy. The surgical plan includes the use of monopolar electrosurgery.

   Ensure the device is deactivated before transferring to the suite.

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   Position the return electrode directly over the implanted chest device.

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   Require the surgeon to utilize bipolar electrosurgery instruments only today.

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   Verify that a temporary pacing method is readily available nearby.

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2. Question 2 of 30

   2. Question

   A patient undergoes the removal of a defective orthopedic implant. The surgeon hands the explanted hardware to the scrub person. The manufacturer has requested the device for failure analysis.

   Decontaminate the device with an enzymatic detergent and release it directly to the manufacturer.

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   Decontaminate the device with a saline solution and release it directly to the manufacturer.

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   Maintain the device in a dry container and send it to the pathology department.

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   Maintain the device in a dry container and send it to the sterilization department.

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3. Question 3 of 30

   3. Question

   During a diagnostic laparoscopy for suspected endometriosis, the surgeon collects peritoneal washings to be sent for cytological evaluation. The procedure is expected to last another two hours.

   Mix the specimen with a formalin solution and store it at standard room temperature.

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   Mix the specimen with a heparin solution and store it at standard room temperature.

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   Keep the fresh specimen in a dry container and store it in a dedicated refrigerator.

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   Keep the fresh specimen in a dry container and store it in a dedicated incubator.

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4. Question 4 of 30

   4. Question

   A patient with severe peripheral vascular disease undergoes a below-the-knee amputation. The surgeon passes the amputated limb off the sterile field for routine gross pathological examination.

   Place the limb inside a biohazard bag and submerge it completely in a formalin solution.

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   Place the limb inside a biohazard bag and store it in a dedicated specimen refrigerator.

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   Place the limb inside a biohazard bag and submerge it completely in a saline solution.

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   Place the limb inside a biohazard bag and store it in a dedicated specimen incubator.

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5. Question 5 of 30

   5. Question

   A circulating nurse is preparing to transfer a large colon resection specimen into a container filled with ten percent neutral buffered formalin. The procedure is concluding, and the surgical team is beginning closure.

   Handle the specimen and formalin wearing standard examination gloves and a standard surgical mask.

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   Handle the specimen and formalin wearing heavy duty gloves and utilizing a ventilated fume hood.

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   Handle the specimen and formalin wearing sterile surgical gloves and a standard face shield.

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   Handle the specimen and formalin wearing standard examination gloves and a standard face shield.

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6. Question 6 of 30

   6. Question

   During a breast lumpectomy for a suspected malignancy, the surgeon passes a tissue margin to the scrub person for immediate evaluation to determine if further excision is necessary. The courier is waiting.

   Submerge the tissue in a formalin container and hand it to the waiting courier.

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   Place the tissue in a dry sterile container and hand it to the waiting courier.

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   Wrap the tissue in a saline moistened sponge and hand it to the waiting courier.

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   Submerge the tissue in a sterile water container and hand it to the waiting courier.

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7. Question 7 of 30

   7. Question

   A patient with a gunshot wound to the abdomen undergoes an exploratory laparotomy. The surgeon removes a metallic projectile from the liver and hands it to the scrub person. Law enforcement is waiting outside the operating room.

   Place the item in a dry plastic container and hand it directly to the officer.

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   Wrap the item in a sterile gauze sponge and secure it in a locked cabinet.

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   Place the item in a dry container and document the transfer on a receipt form.

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   Submerge the item in sterile saline and document the transfer on a receipt form.

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8. Question 8 of 30

   8. Question

   During a complex pelvic exenteration, the circulating nurse is scheduled for a shift relief. The surgical team is currently dissecting deep within the pelvic cavity, and multiple sponges are in use across the sterile field. How should the shift relief count be managed?

   Document the incoming nurse's acceptance of the initial baseline surgical count.

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   Defer the relief count until the surgeon completes the deep dissection.

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   Count only the sponges and sharps located on the sterile back table.

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   Perform a complete count of all sponges, sharps, and surgical instruments.

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9. Question 9 of 30

   9. Question

   A patient is undergoing an open cholecystectomy in a facility that utilizes radiofrequency (RF) surgical sponges. The manual closing count is reported as correct, but the RF scanner detects a positive signal over the patient’s right upper quadrant. What is the appropriate action?

   Proceed with the final closure since the manual count is correct.

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   Recalibrate the radiofrequency scanner and repeat the manual sponge count.

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   Notify the surgeon of the signal and search the surgical wound.

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   Request an intraoperative radiograph to verify the manual count accuracy.

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10. Question 10 of 30

    10. Question

    The perioperative nurse is assisting the surgical technologist with setting up the sterile back table for a total knee arthroplasty. Before the patient enters the room, they discover dried bone cement on a broach inside the main instrument tray. What is the appropriate response?

    Clean the affected broach and request immediate use steam sterilization.

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    Remove the affected instrument tray and change contaminated sterile gloves.

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    Discard the entire sterile setup and open completely new supplies.

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    Isolate the contaminated broach and proceed with the remaining instruments.

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11. Question 11 of 30

    11. Question

    During a lumbar laminectomy, the tip of a pituitary rongeur breaks off inside the disc space. The surgeon attempts retrieval but states that further exploration will cause permanent nerve damage and decides to leave the fragment in place. What is the required nursing action?

    Send the broken instrument parts to pathology for routine analysis.

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    Discard the broken instrument parts and complete an incident report.

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    Insist the surgeon remove the fragment to prevent nerve damage.

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    Retain the broken instrument parts and complete an incident report.

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12. Question 12 of 30

    12. Question

    A patient with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm is rushed to the operating room. The patient is hemodynamically unstable, and the surgeon makes the initial incision before a baseline sponge or instrument count can be performed. How should the perioperative nurse manage the retained surgical item prevention protocol?

    Perform a baseline count once the patient achieves hemodynamic stability.

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    Document the omitted count and proceed without further imaging requirements.

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    Obtain an intraoperative radiograph before the final fascial closure completes.

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    Count only the surgical items added after the initial incision.

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13. Question 13 of 30

    13. Question

    A patient is undergoing an exploratory laparotomy for a bowel perforation. As the surgeon begins closing the fascial layer, the surgical technologist reports a discrepancy in the lap sponge count, noting that one sponge is missing. What is the appropriate nursing action?

    Notify the surgeon and conduct a systematic search of the sterile field.

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    Request an intraoperative radiograph to immediately locate the missing surgical sponge.

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    Suspend the fascial closure and recount all sponges present in the room.

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    Document the incorrect count and prepare the patient for immediate skin closure.

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14. Question 14 of 30

    14. Question

    During the preoperative assessment, a patient scheduled for an exploratory laparotomy reports a severe allergy to bananas and avocados. The patient has no known prior surgical history.

    Document the food allergies and proceed with standard room preparations.

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    Implement strict latex allergy precautions for the entire surgical procedure.

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    Notify the anesthesia provider regarding potential malignant hyperthermia genetic risks.

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    Request a preoperative immunology consult to evaluate the food allergies.

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15. Question 15 of 30

    15. Question

    An elderly patient with moderate dementia is scheduled for a left knee arthroplasty. The patient cannot consistently state the correct operative side. A legally authorized family member is present.

    Rely solely on the surgical consent to verify the laterality.

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    Involve the authorized family member in the site verification process.

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    Request the surgeon to mark both knees for overall safety.

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    Postpone the preoperative verification until the patient becomes completely lucid.

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16. Question 16 of 30

    16. Question

    A patient with a BMI of 38 and type 2 diabetes is undergoing a four-hour pelvic procedure in the lithotomy position. Which action best prevents lower extremity complications for this patient?

    Lower both legs simultaneously and slowly to flat.

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    Extend arms on padded armboards at ninety degrees.

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    Secure the safety strap tightly across the thighs.

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    Position the patient hips slightly over the break.

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17. Question 17 of 30

    17. Question

    A patient scheduled for an excision of a facial lesion refuses to have the site marked with a surgical marker, citing aesthetic concerns about the ink staining their skin.

    Document the refusal and utilize an alternative verification method.

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    Explain that the site marking is mandatory for the surgery.

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    Apply a temporary adhesive label directly to the facial lesion.

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    Request the surgeon to mark the site after anesthesia induction.

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18. Question 18 of 30

    18. Question

    A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for an afternoon procedure. Due to an unexpected delay, the patient reports drinking a cup of black coffee two hours ago.

    Notify the anesthesia provider regarding the recent fluid intake.

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    Cancel the surgical procedure due to strict fasting violations.

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    Proceed with the transfer since clear liquids are acceptable.

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    Assess the capillary blood glucose before moving the patient.

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19. Question 19 of 30

    19. Question

    A Spanish-speaking patient is in the preoperative area for a right inguinal hernia repair. The surgical schedule indicates the left side, but the consent form indicates the right side. Through a medical interpreter, the patient points to the right groin.

    Suspend the preparation until the primary surgeon clarifies the site.

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    Mark the right side based on the patient's verbal confirmation.

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    Delay the marking until the circulating nurse reviews clinic notes.

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    Proceed with preparation while waiting for the surgeon to arrive.

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20. Question 20 of 30

    20. Question

    While setting up the sterile back table for an open cholecystectomy, the scrub person discovers a small tear in the sterile packaging of a surgical sponge pack.

    Discard the torn sponge pack and replace it with a new sterile pack.

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    Inspect the sponges for visible contamination before placing them on the sterile field.

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    Hand the torn pack to the circulator and request a completely new setup.

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    Place the torn sponge pack on an isolated corner of the sterile table.

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21. Question 21 of 30

    21. Question

    Following a bowel resection with visible gross contamination on the floor and walls, the team prepares to turn over the room for a clean hernia repair.

    Clean the visibly soiled areas first and then disinfect all horizontal operating room surfaces.

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    Mop the entire floor with a high level disinfectant before wiping the soiled walls.

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    Spray the visibly soiled areas with sterile water before applying a chemical cleaning agent.

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    Request a complete terminal cleaning protocol before allowing the next patient into the room.

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22. Question 22 of 30

    22. Question

    During a total joint arthroplasty, the circulating nurse notes that the operating room doors are frequently opened by staff delivering supplies and checking on the case.

    Restrict room access and consolidate all supply deliveries to minimize door openings.

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    Prop the main door open slightly to prevent continuous opening and closing.

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    Request that staff use the substerile doors exclusively for all supply deliveries.

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    Increase the room airflow exchanges temporarily to compensate for the frequent traffic.

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23. Question 23 of 30

    23. Question

    A custom cranial bone flap implant is dropped during a craniotomy. No replacements are available, and the surgeon demands immediate processing to continue the case.

    Decontaminate the implant and run an immediate use cycle with a biological indicator test.

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    Wipe the implant with alcohol and run a standard gravity steam sterilization cycle now.

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    Rinse the implant thoroughly and run an immediate use cycle without a biological indicator.

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    Clean the implant and soak it in a liquid chemical sterilant for immediate reuse.

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24. Question 24 of 30

    24. Question

    A patient with a high body mass index requires an emergency laparotomy. An alcohol-based skin prep is applied, and the surgeon asks to drape immediately to save time.

    Allow the prep solution to dry completely before applying the drapes.

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    Blot the excess prep solution with sterile towels to expedite draping.

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    Apply the sterile drapes immediately to minimize the overall surgical time.

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    Ask the surgeon to use a nonflammable prep solution for safety.

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25. Question 25 of 30

    25. Question

    A scrubbed team member’s sterile gown sleeve becomes saturated with irrigation fluid during an arthroscopy. The nurse circulator observes this event.

    Direct the scrub person to change the contaminated gown and gloves.

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    Provide a sterile impervious sleeve to cover the saturated gown area.

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    Instruct the scrub person to step back and dry the wet sleeve.

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    Place a sterile towel over the saturated sleeve to absorb the fluid.

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26. Question 26 of 30

    26. Question

    A patient with a history of severe osteoarthritis and limited shoulder mobility is placed in the supine position for an abdominal procedure. How should the perioperative nurse position the patient arms?

    Tuck both arms tightly with palms facing the bed.

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    Abduct the arms on boards to one hundred degrees.

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    Position the arms on padded boards with palms up.

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    Let the patient hands hang freely off the table.

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27. Question 27 of 30

    27. Question

    A patient with peripheral neuropathy and a preoperative Braden score of 12 is scheduled for a six-hour vascular bypass in the supine position. Which action best protects the patient lower extremities?

    Massage both heels vigorously before applying tight compression socks.

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    Place a firm rolled towel directly beneath both knees.

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    Position the safety strap tightly across the lower ankles.

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    Elevate both heels completely off the operating mattress surface.

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28. Question 28 of 30

    28. Question

    A morbidly obese patient is undergoing a robotic-assisted pelvic procedure requiring steep Trendelenburg positioning. Which intervention safely prevents the patient from shifting during the procedure?

    Apply padded shoulder braces over the acromion processes.

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    Utilize a high friction antislip positioning pad system.

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    Secure the patient wrists tightly under the buttocks.

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    Tape the patient directly across the bare chest wall.

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29. Question 29 of 30

    29. Question

    An emaciated older adult with a history of severe osteoporosis requires lateral decubitus positioning for a lengthy thoracotomy. Which action best protects this patient from positioning-related neurovascular injuries?

    Place a soft axillary roll directly into the axilla.

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    Position a padded roll just distal to the axilla.

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    Keep the dependent leg straight and flex the upper.

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    Secure a rigid beanbag tightly against the bare skin.

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30. Question 30 of 30

    30. Question

    An older adult with severe peripheral arterial disease and a large pendulous abdomen is positioned prone for a complex spinal fusion. Which positioning intervention is most appropriate to maintain physiologic stability?

    Position the padded safety strap directly over the knees.

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    Elevate the head of the bed to a sitting position.

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    Place chest rolls from the clavicle to the iliac crest.

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    Secure the patient arms alongside the body without padding.

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Pre/Postoperative Patient Assessment and Diagnosis
  

    
Confirming Patient Identity and Universal Protocol
    
Surgical Consent and Site Verification
    
Reviewing Relevant Patient Data and History
    
Age and Culturally Appropriate Health Assessment
    
Medication Reconciliation and Pharmacology
    
Individualized Physical and Psychosocial Assessment
    
Focused Assessment and Neurological Evaluation
    
Pain Assessment and Multi-Modal Therapies
    
Identifying Nursing Diagnoses
    
Advance Directives and DNR Status
    
Patient and Family Teaching
  
  
  
Individualized Plan of Care Development and Expected Outcome Identification
  

    
Identifying Measurable Patient Outcomes
    
Interventions for Nursing Diagnoses
    
Patient Considerations, Safety, and ERAS
    
Evaluating Patient Responses to the Plan of Care
    
Updating the Plan of Care
    
Utilizing Critical Thinking Skills
  
  
  
Management of Intraoperative Activities - Patient Care and Safety
  

    
Monitoring Environmental Hazards
    
Providing Comfort Measures
    
Preparing the Surgical Site and Skin Antisepsis
    
Procedure-Specific Barrier Materials
    
Evaluating Responses to Pharmacological Agents
    
Assisting with Anesthesia Management
    
Controlling Environmental Factors
    
Maintaining a Sterile Field and Aseptic Technique
    
Utilizing Equipment per Manufacturer Recommendations
    
Maintaining Patient Dignity and Privacy
    
Protecting Patients' Rights through Advocacy
    
Specimen Preparation, Labeling, and Transport
    
Verifying and Preparing Implants
    
Preparing Explants for Final Disposition
    
Labeling Solutions and Medications
    
Performing Appropriate Surgical Counts
    
Performing Universal Protocol and Time Outs
    
Intraoperative Blood Transfusion and Salvage
    
Proper Body Mechanics and Ergonomics
    
Patient Positioning and Risk Factors
    
Intervening with Impaired or Disruptive Behavior
    
Wound Classifications and Healing Principles
    
Maintaining Wound Dressings, Tubes, and Drains
  
  
  
Management of Intraoperative Activities - Personnel, Services, and Materials
  

    
Acquiring Equipment, Supplies, and Personnel
    
Assessing Expiration Dates and Package Integrity
    
Cost-Containment and Product Evaluation
    
Supervising and Educating Healthcare Team Members
    
Delegating Tasks to Appropriate Personnel
    
Supervising Visitors and Non-OR Personnel
    
Managing Healthcare Industry Representatives (HCIR)
    
Practicing Environmental Stewardship
  
  
  
Communication and Documentation
  

    
Maintaining Accurate Patient Records
    
Collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team
    
Communicating Patient Status and Critical Values
    
Communicating Outcomes and Hand-Offs
    
Documenting Perioperative Education
    
Documenting Post-Discharge Follow-Up
    
Documenting Preoperative and Postoperative Assessments
    
Documenting Transfer of Care
    
Tracking Implantable Tissue and Items
    
Overcoming Patient Communication Barriers
    
HIPAA Guidelines and Confidentiality
    
Utilizing Read-Back for Verbal Orders
    
Documenting Surgical Wound Classification
  
  
  
Infection Prevention and Control of the Environment, Instrumentation, and Supplies
  

    
Environmental Cleaning and Spill Management
    
Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing Reusable Goods
    
Transporting and Storing Single-Use Items
    
Documentation for Sterilization and Disinfection
    
Handling and Disposition of Hazardous Materials
    
Handling and Disposition of Biohazard Materials
    
Utilizing Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
    
Procedures for Sterilization and Biological Monitoring
    
Monitoring Environmental Conditions of Storage Areas
    
Tracking Outside Materials and Instruments
    
Surgical Attire and Perioperative Zones
    
Hand Hygiene and Surgical Hand Scrubbing
  
  
  
Emergency Situations
  

    
Identifying Emergency Situations and Difficult Airways
    
Nursing Interventions for Malignant Hyperthermia
    
Nursing Interventions for Anaphylaxis
    
Nursing Interventions for Cardiac Arrest
    
Nursing Interventions for Trauma
    
Nursing Interventions for Hemorrhage
    
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)
    
Functioning in the Interdisciplinary Team During Emergencies
    
Safeguarding Patients During Disasters and Environmental Hazards
  
  
  
Professional Accountability
  

    
Functioning Within the Scope of Practice
    
Seeking Assistance for Personal Limitations
    
Reporting Impaired or Disruptive Behavior
    
Upholding Ethical and Professional Standards
    
Utilizing Resources for Personal Growth
    
Participating in Quality Improvement Activities
    
Participating in Interdisciplinary Teams and Shared Governance
    
Participating in Professional Organizations
  
  

       

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