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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Orthopedic Equipment/Instrument Passing Techniques for Orthopedic Tools 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

While assisting with plate fixation, the surgeon has just completed drilling a pilot hole. Which instrument should the scrub nurse pass next?

Screwdriver
Correctly sized screw
Depth gauge
Plate bender

2

When passing a powered orthopedic drill, which technique best promotes safety?

Engage the trigger lock, hold the drill by the handle, and present it with the drill bit pointing safely toward the operative field
Pass the drill with the trigger facing your hand to maintain better control
Hold the drill by the attached drill bit to keep the handle unobstructed
Activate the drill briefly before passing it to confirm it is working

3

A screwdriver has been loaded with a screw for fixation. What is the safest way to pass it to the surgeon?

Hold the screw with your fingers while presenting the screwdriver horizontally
Pass the screwdriver with the tip pointing toward yourself to improve control
Place the screwdriver on the Mayo stand and allow the surgeon to retrieve it
Pass the screwdriver tip-up, supporting the mounted screw with sterile forceps until the surgeon has a secure grip

4

Why should long orthopedic instruments such as reamers be passed horizontally, often using both hands?

To make them easier to sterilize after surgery
To prevent accidental swinging that could injure personnel or contaminate the sterile field
To reduce the need for instrument counts
To allow the surgeon to activate the instrument more quickly

5

During external fixation, which sequence best reflects the normal order of instrument and implant use?

Rod connection → Clamp attachment → Pin insertion → Frame tightening
Pin insertion → Clamp attachment → Rod connection → Frame tightening
Clamp attachment → Rod connection → Pin insertion → Frame tightening
Pin insertion → Rod connection → Drill guide → Clamp attachment

6

Which statement best explains why the scrub nurse should anticipate instrument requests during orthopedic surgery?

It allows the scrub nurse to decide which implant the surgeon should use next
It reduces the need for communication between members of the surgical team
It supports a smooth surgical workflow by preparing instruments before they are requested
It eliminates the need to organize the sterile field before surgery

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Part of Orthopedic Surgery - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
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Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
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Created July 30, 2026 by Ian-laurel-1
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Cite as Ian-laurel-1 (2026). "SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Orthopedic Equipment/Instrument Passing Techniques for Orthopedic Tools Quiz". Appropedia. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
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