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Quiz: In Between Procedures - ECSACONM

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1

Which turnover task is unique to the interval between procedures?

Waste segregation
Full anesthesia machine check
Resetting table and positioning devices
Instrument decontamination

2

During turnover, a nurse notices a frayed diathermy cable. What is the safest action?

Continue use carefully
Report and remove from service
Cover with tape
Use backup only if this fails

3

Why is restocking emphasized during turnover?

To make next shift easier
To prevent supply shortages during surgery
To comply with policy
To improve OR cleanliness

4

The team begins surgery before restocking is complete. What is the most immediate risk?

Patient positioning delays
Staff confusion
Critical supply shortages mid-procedure
Slower anesthesia induction


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Part of Setting Up the Operating Room - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
Language English (en)
Related 0 subpages, 2 pages link here
Views 3 page views (analytics)
Created August 22, 2025 by KatKor
Last edit September 19, 2025 by Felipe Schenone
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