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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Setting Up the Operating Room/Pre-Procedure Equipment Function Checks Quiz

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1

Why is testing the OR table an essential preprocedure check?

To ensure ergonomic comfort for staff
To confirm smooth operation and patient safety
To maintain sterile field
To reduce anesthesia workload

2

During equipment checks, suction fails to generate negative pressure. What is the best immediate response?

Note it in the logbook for repair
Ask anesthesia staff if suction is necessary
Substitute with manual suction if available
Proceed if oxygen is working

3

Which of the following belongs to anesthesia machine checks?

Verifying vaporizer, flowmeter, and breathing circuits
Checking sterile drapes
Inspecting defibrillator charge
Reviewing linen stock

4

You discover the backup oxygen cylinder is only one-quarter full. What should you do?

Proceed with central supply
Replace or refill the backup cylinder
Record the finding only
Delay until surgeon requests more

5

Before patient arrival, the nurse discovers that an arm board strap is frayed and no longer secures properly. What is the most appropriate action?

Use the strap carefully and monitor it during surgery
Remove the positioning device from service and replace it if possible
Cover the damaged area with tape and proceed
Wait until the patient is anesthetized before deciding

6

Why is it important to verify the location and condition of the electrosurgical unit (ESU) grounding pad before surgery?

To help prevent patient burns and ensure safe ESU function
To reduce operating room noise
To improve surgical lighting
To increase battery life of the ESU

7

During preprocedure checks, the nurse discovers that the operating room generator has not been tested and the UPS battery indicator shows low charge. What should the nurse do?

Proceed because the main electrical supply is functioning
Report the deficiency and verify backup power availability before declaring room readiness
Wait until surgery starts to see if the backup systems are needed
Disconnect the UPS to conserve battery power

8

While performing equipment checks, the nurse finds that the suction system is malfunctioning and no backup suction device is immediately available. What is the most appropriate next step?

Continue preparing the room and inform the team after the patient arrives
Proceed if the anesthesia machine is functioning normally
Ignore the problem if the procedure is expected to be short
Escalate the issue immediately and delay room readiness until a safe solution is identified


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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
Last edit July 1, 2026 by Ian-laurel
Cite as KatKor (2025–2026). "SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Setting Up the Operating Room/Pre-Procedure Equipment Function Checks Quiz". Appropedia. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
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