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Question 1 ยท Documentation
๐ฑ Beginner
Which element is essential in the OR-to-PACU handoff?
Question 2 ยท Safety
๐ฑ Beginner
When must the surgical time-out be performed?
Question 3 ยท Sterility
๐ฑ Beginner
Which practice breaks sterile technique?
Question 4 ยท Specimens
๐ฑ Beginner
A specimen is passed off the field. What is the circulating nurse's responsibility?
Question 5 ยท Thermoregulation
๐ฑ Beginner
Which intervention best prevents unplanned perioperative hypothermia?
Question 6 ยท Ethics
๐ Intermediate
A patient asks a question about the procedure after being premedicated with midazolam and before signing the consent. What should the nurse do?
Question 7 ยท Safety
๐ Intermediate
During a tracheostomy with electrocautery and 100% oxygen, which action best reduces surgical fire risk?
Question 8 ยท Positioning
๐ Intermediate
Which patient is at highest risk for brachial plexus injury?
Question 9 ยท Safety
๐ Intermediate
How should medications on the sterile field be handled?
Question 10 ยท Counts
๐ Intermediate
The final sponge count is incorrect at the end of a case. What is the correct action?