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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Setting Up the Operating Room/Planning the Setup of the Operating Room Quiz

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Work through each question carefully to choose the best answer, and submit the quiz to view your results. After completing the quiz, read through the answer explanations to review the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect options.

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1

Which principle best explains the need to keep sterile and contaminated zones clearly separated in the OR?

To improve staff morale
To reduce confusion in staff workflow
To minimize cross-contamination between areas
To speed up patient transfers

2

An anesthetist positions the anesthesia machine away from the head of the OR table. During the room readiness check, what should the perioperative nurse verify?

Clear access to the airway and anesthesia equipment
Increased risk of contaminating the sterile field
Reduced visibility for circulating staff
Inefficient placement of suction

3

Which of the following items belongs on the OR master supply list for setup?

Linen sets, drapes, and sterile packs
Food services roster
ICU ventilator
Staff locker assignments

4

You enter the OR and notice waste bins placed adjacent to the scrub nurse’s back table. What principle has been violated?

OR ergonomics
Efficiency in turnover
Safety zoning
Documentation protocols

5

A perioperative nurse prepares a standard operating room setup for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy without reviewing the procedure requirements beforehand. After the patient arrives, the team realizes the laparoscopic tower and insufflation equipment are not available in the room. Which principle was NOT followed?

Maintaining sterile technique
Matching the setup to the planned procedure
Performing terminal cleaning
Conducting postoperative equipment decontamination

6

A patient requires an emergency exploratory laparotomy. Time is limited, and the perioperative team must prepare the operating room quickly. Which action should be prioritized?

Arranging supplies according to surgeon preference before checking critical equipment
Completing documentation before preparing the room for emergency surgery
Ensuring critical systems such as anesthesia equipment, oxygen supply, suction, and emergency equipment are functional and available
Waiting until all nonessential equipment is available before beginning preparation

7

You enter an operating room scheduled for surgery and notice that the floor is clean, but several air vents are blocked by stored equipment and staff are frequently entering and leaving the room during setup. What is the greatest concern?

The operating room may not have enough lighting
Compromised airflow and contamination control
Documentation may be delayed
The anesthesia machine may malfunction

8

During room preparation, the crash cart is stocked and the defibrillator has been checked. However, several equipment carts are blocking access to the emergency airway equipment. What should the nurse do?

Leave the equipment in place since the airway equipment is present in the room
Moving carts to keep airway equipment accessible
Wait until the patient arrives before reorganizing the room
Ask the surgeon whether access to the airway equipment is necessary


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Part of Setting Up the Operating Room - ECSACONM
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SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
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Created August 22, 2025 by KatKor
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