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Chapter 14: Intraoperative Nursing

Monahan Phipps Medical Surgical 8th Edition By Monahan

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Chapter 14: Intraoperative Nursing

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. The scrub nurse ensures that foreign bodies are removed from the operative site before closure of the surgical wound by:
1. Counting sponges, instruments, and sharps before and during closure of the incision
2. Consulting with the surgeon about removing objects from the surgical site
3. Counting sponges and instruments while setting up for the surgery
4. Inspecting the surgical site for retained sponges or instruments

 

 

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: No applicable category

TOP:  Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment

 

  1.    The most important reason why the circulating nurse ensures proper positioning of the patient on the operating table prior to the actual operation is to:
1. Provide space at the operating table for the entire surgical team
2. Allow the surgeon maximum visualization of the operative site
3. Minimize the patient’s risks for anesthesia complications
4. Avoid skin pressure and prevent neuromuscular damage

 

 

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Integumentary

TOP:  Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment

 

  1.    What is the most appropriate response when the scrub nurse’s hand brushes the surgeon’s back when handing off a surgical specimen? The scrub nurse will:
1. Pour iodine solution over the contaminated glove to disinfect it
2. Don a new sterile glove before continuing with the surgery
3. Place a second sterile glove over the contaminated glove
4. Leave the surgery to rescrub and then return

 

 

ANS: 2                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: No applicable category

TOP:  Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment

 

  1.    The primary purpose for the surgical scrub that all personnel must perform before donning sterile gown or gloves is to:
1. Sterilize the skin in order to prevent postoperative wound infections
2. Reduce the resident microbial count on the skin to a minimal level
3. Eliminate any microorganisms residing on the hands or arms
4. Sanitize the hands to prevent a possible source of contamination

 

 

ANS: 2                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: No applicable category

TOP:  Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment

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