Surgical Techniques - Surgical Environment and Basic Operating Room Equipment 2-C

Question 1

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Classrooms

Answer 1

U

Question 2

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Sterile or clean linens

Answer 2

S

Question 3

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Offices and central administration

Answer 3

U

Question 4

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Operating rooms

Answer 4

R

Question 5

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Unsterile or dirty linens

Answer 5

U

Question 6

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Supply and storage

Answer 6

S

Question 7

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Restrooms and showers

Answer 7

U

Question 8

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Posting and scheduling office

Answer 8

U

Question 9

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Scrub area

Answer 9

R

Question 10

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Supply for specimens, specimen cups, and other unsterile supplies

Answer 10

S

Question 11

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Cast room

Answer 11

U

Question 12

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Dressing rooms

Answer 12

U

Question 13

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Sterile or clean utility

Answer 13

S

Question 14

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Unsterile of dirty utility

Answer 14

S

Question 15

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Lounge

Answer 15

U

Question 16

Distinguish among the three zones or the OR suite by placing an “R” by restricted zones, an “S” by semi-restricted zones, and a “U” by unrestricted zones.

Dark room for diagnostic x-rays

Answer 16

S

Question 17

Used by surgeon to precisely cut, coagulate, or cauterize, dehydrate or desiccate blood vessels and tissue with heat generated by AC or DC electrical current

Answer 17

electrosurgical unit

Question 18

Designed to allow optimal patient positioning; accepts several accessories

Answer 18

adjustable operating table

Question 19

Used by any member of the scrub team who requires additional height to be functional

Answer 19

foot stool

Question 20

Draped table holding extra sterile supplies and equipment for procedure

Answer 20

back table

Question 21

Used as receptacle for discarded soiled sponges

Answer 21

kick bucket

Question 22

used so surgeon can view patient’s x-rays during a procedure

Answer 22

x-ray film block

Question 23

draped stand holding sterile surgical instruments for the procedure

Answer 23

Mayo stand

Question 24

used to operate pneumatic (nitrogen) and electrical power equipment

Answer 24

pressurized air and electrical outlets

Question 25

draped to accommodate basins that contain sterile solutions used during surgery

Answer 25

ring stand

Question 26

necessary for timing tourniquet applications, cardiac arrests, medications' duration and any other events that need to be timed

Answer 26

clocks and timers

Question 27

used as receptacle for discarded items to be laundered (such as drapes and towels)

Answer 27

linen hamper

Question 28

used by the anesthesia person to administer anesthetic gases to monitor the patient

Answer 28

anesthesia equipment and monitors

Question 29

used to hold supplies in advance of a specific case

Answer 29

case cart

Question 30

used to provide lighting for the surgical team

Answer 30

OR lighting device

Question 31

occasionally used by surgical team members especially by anesthesia person or circulator

Answer 31

sitting stool

Question 32

used to hold packages of IV fluid, blood replacement products, or IV medications to be administered during surgery; may also be used for continuous irrigation

Answer 32

IV pole

Question 33

general utility table used by the circulator

Answer 33

prep table

Question 34

vacuum device used intraoperatively to clean the surgical site of blood and body fluids

Answer 34

suction system

Question 35

phone, intercom, computer, etc. that facilitate interdepartmental communication and minimize OR traffic

Answer 35

communication device

Question 36

used to store extra supplies that may be needed during surgery

Answer 36

supply cabinet