Author Question: To prepare the surgical environment and begin setting up sterile supplies, the first staff member to ... (Read 136 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

To prepare the surgical environment and begin setting up sterile supplies, the first staff member to perform a surgical scrub is the

1. Circulating nurse.
2. Scrub nurse.
3. Anesthesia provider.
4. Registered nurse first assistant (RNFA).

Question 2

The plan of care for a patient at risk for cardiac complications during the immediate postoperative period would include which of the following? Select all that apply.

1. Monitoring the patient's heart rate continuously
2. Administering intravenous fluids as ordered
3. Assessing the patient's skin color and capillary refill frequently
4. Assessing the patient's peripheral pulses bilaterally
5. Evaluating for bowel sounds hourly