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luvbio

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Which action best describes the role of the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) on the surgical care team?
 
  a. Performs the same responsibilities as the anesthesiologist.
  b. Releases or discharges patients from the postanesthesia care area.
  c. Administers intraoperative anesthetics ordered by the anesthesiologist.
  d. Manages a patient's airway under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist.

Question 2

Which statement, if made by a new circulating nurse, is appropriate?
 
  a. I will assist in preparing the operating room for the patient.
  b. I will remain gloved while performing activities in the sterile field.
  c. I will assist with suturing of incisions and maintaining hemostasis as needed.
  d. I must don full surgical attire and sterile gloves while obtaining items from the unsterile field.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A nurse anesthetist is a registered nurse who has graduated from an accredited nurse anesthesia program (minimally a master's degree program) and successfully completed a national certification examination to become a CRNA. The CRNA scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Preparing the operating room for the patient describes the role of a circulating nurse. All other answer options describe specific types of scrub nurses. The circulating nurse performs activities in the unsterile field and is not scrubbed, gowned, or gloved. The scrub nurse follows the designated scrub procedure, is gowned and gloved in sterile attire, and performs activities in the sterile field.




luvbio

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help


bulacsom

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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