Author Question: Which action most effectively demonstrates that a new staff member understands the role of scrub ... (Read 13 times)

joesmith1212 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which action most effectively demonstrates that a new staff member understands the role of scrub nurse?

a. Documents all patient care accurately
b. Labels all specimens to send to the lab
c. Keeps both hands above the operating table level
d. Takes the patient to the postanesthesia recovery area

Question 2

Which data identified during the perioperative assessment alert the nurse that special protection techniques should be implemented during surgery?

a. Stated allergy to cats and dogs
b. History of spinal and hip arthritis
c. Verbalization of anxiety by the patient
d. Having a sip of water 3 hours previously

yeungji · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The scrub nurse role includes maintaining asepsis in the operating field. The other actions would be performed by the circulating nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The patient with arthritis may require special positioning to avoid injury and postoperative discomfort. Preoperative anxiety (unless severe) and having a sip of water 3 hours before surgery are not contraindications to having surgery. An allergy to cats and dogs will not impact the care needed during the intraoperative phase.