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Quiz 1: Instrument Handling and Maintaining the Sterile Field - ECSACONM

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1

Which group of instruments is primarily used during the control/repair (C/R) phase of surgery?

Scalpel, fine hemostats, and scissors
Retractors, suction tips, and sponge forceps
Clamps, ties, scissors, and needle holders
Forceps, sutures, and suture scissors

2

During surgery, a suction tip becomes clogged with tissue debris. What should the scrub nurse do?

Continue using it until suction stops completely
Flush it with sterile water and return it to use
Hand it off to the circulating nurse immediately over the sterile field
Set it aside on a sterile tray and replace it with a functioning one

3

Why should instruments be returned to the same positions on the Mayo stand throughout a procedure?

It allows the scrub nurse to locate each item quickly and maintain an efficient, sterile workflow
It ensures that fewer instruments are required because they are reused more efficiently
It helps prevent corrosion by keeping instruments dry and properly spaced on the stand
It eliminates the need for wiping instruments since placement itself maintains sterility

4

How should the scrub nurse adjust the Mayo stand setup as the procedure moves from exposure to control/repair?

Keep all exposure instruments available until closure begins
Move retractors and suction tips to the back table and rotate clamps, ties, and needle holders forward
Remove all instruments to wipe them and reset the table
Add sutures and scissors for skin closure

5

The surgeon begins tying a vessel after clamping it. What should the scrub nurse have ready next to support workflow?

A retractor and suction tip
A loaded needle holder and scissors for suture cutting
A scalpel and hemostats
A sterile dressing and drape


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Part of Instrument Handling and Maintaining the Sterile Field- ECSACONM#Passing of Tools
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
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Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
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Created October 13, 2025 by KatKor
Last edit October 14, 2025 by KatKor
Cite as KatKor (2025). "Quiz 1: Instrument Handling and Maintaining the Sterile Field - ECSACONM". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
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