Module Test: Orthopedic Equipment - ECSACONM

During fixation of a comminuted distal femur fracture, the surgeon changes from a dynamic compression plate to a locking plate mid-procedure due to poor bone quality. What adjustment should the scrub nurse prioritize to maintain workflow and construct stability?

While preparing for an open reduction of a tibial shaft fracture, the power drill intermittently stalls during testing. What is the most appropriate immediate action before it enters the sterile field?

During fixation of a humeral fracture, the scrub nurse notices the surgeon struggling with screw alignment. The nurse recalls that the wrong depth gauge was used. Which integrated action best prevents this error in future cases?

After a powered saw cut, the scrub nurse notices splatter across the sterile field. What integrated preventive step should have been applied during equipment setup?

During implant documentation, the nurse discovers one screw’s lot number label was discarded before recording. What action aligns with both safety and regulatory standards?

In a low-resource trauma setting, only limited screw lengths are available. The surgeon requests a shorter screw than stock allows. What response demonstrates appropriate adaptation and communication?

During reduction of a distal radius fracture, the surgeon asks for a 3.5 mm screw system, but only the 4.5 mm tray is open. How should the nurse respond to maintain sterile organization and efficiency?

During a case, the surgeon requests a drill, and the scrub nurse notices the trigger lock is engaged. What is the appropriate passing technique?

A scrub nurse in training rushes to pass a loaded screwdriver during fixation, and the screw drops onto the floor. What is the appropriate corrective and teaching response?

Postoperatively, the scrub nurse observes a stripped screw head on the instrument count. What integrated action ensures both patient safety and institutional accountability?