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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Setting up the Sterile Field/Instrument and Supply Fundamentals 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 instrument is primarily used to control bleeding by clamping a blood vessel?

Needle holder
Tissue forceps
Artery forceps
Mayo scissors

2

Before placing an instrument onto the sterile field, which inspection is most important?

Check that the instrument is clean, undamaged, aligned correctly, and functions properly
Confirm the instrument has been used successfully during previous procedures
Ensure the instrument is placed beside similar instruments
Verify that it matches the surgeon's preferred brand

3

What is the best way to organize instruments on the sterile field?

Arrange them alphabetically
Group them by manufacturer
Place all instruments on the Mayo stand
Group them by function and sequence of use

4

Which practice best protects surgical instruments during setup?

Stack instruments to maximize available space
Lay instruments side-by-side and protect delicate tips from damage
Store scalpel blades in a metal basin until needed
Leave ring-handled instruments open to prevent locking

5

Which statement about surgical counts is correct?

Counts are only necessary after surgery is complete
Only sharps require counting
Instruments, sharps, and sponges should be counted together by the scrub nurse and circulating nurse according to institutional policy
Instrument counts are optional if all instruments remain on the sterile field

6

A scrub nurse discovers that the locking mechanism of a haemostat does not function properly during setup. What is the most appropriate action?

Keep the instrument available as a backup
Attempt to repair the instrument on the sterile field
Use the instrument if it appears stable
Remove the instrument from service, obtain a sterile replacement, and update the instrument count

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Part of Setting Up the Operating Room - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
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