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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Surgical First Assistant/Suction and Irrigation Techniques Quiz

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1

Which suction tip is most appropriate for precise suction in a narrow operative field?

Yankauer suction tip
Frazier suction tip
Poole suction tip
Bulb syringe

2

Why should suction generally follow irrigation during surgery?

To reduce the amount of irrigation solution used
To cool the suction tubing
To improve haemostasis before irrigation begins
To remove irrigation fluid before it obscures the operative field while leaving tissues moist

3

When using a Frazier suction tip near delicate structures, what technique best reduces tissue injury?

Hold the tip like a pencil, angle it appropriately, and keep it adjacent to rather than directly on delicate tissues
Apply continuous suction directly over nerves until bleeding stops
Increase suction pressure whenever blood obscures the field
Rest the suction tip against tissues to improve stability

4

The suction tip becomes blocked during surgery. What should the Surgical First Assistant do first?

Increase the suction pressure
Flush the suction tip with sterile saline using the prepared syringe
Disconnect the suction tubing immediately
Continue operating without suction until the blockage clears

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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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