Sterile field maintenance, surgical instrument identification, and case cart setup concepts tested on surgical technologist certification exams.
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39 basic cards for Surgical Technologist Surgery. Set 4 of 5 in Surgical Technology. It opens with "What is the minimum duration for a surgical hand scrub before the first case of" and "How many inches is the recommended minimum height of a sterile table or case". More Healthcare and Nursing decks are listed below.
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- What is the minimum duration for a surgical hand scrub before the first case of the day?
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5 to 7 minutes- How many inches is the recommended minimum height of a sterile table or case cart above the floor?
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30 inches- A sterile field is considered contaminated if non-sterile items contact it from what angle?
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Any angle, including overhead- What is the sterile border zone width on a cloth drape or surgical draping material?
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1 inch (2.5 cm) from all edges- Name the instrument classification used to cut tissue.
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Cutting instruments or scalpels- Which instrument classification includes forceps and clamps?
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Grasping instruments- What is the primary function of a retractor in surgery?
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To hold back tissue and expose the surgical field- What does AORN stand for?
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Association of periOperative Registered Nurses- What zone of the operating room is considered sterile?
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Within 12 inches (30 cm) of the sterile field- True or false: A sterile field can be left unattended during a surgical case.
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False- What is used on the skin as a surgical site antiseptic before draping?
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Antiseptic solution such as chlorhexidine, iodine, or alcohol-based prep- Name the layer of surgical glove donned first when performing a surgical hand scrub.
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Inner glove or first pair- A surgical gown is considered sterile from what area?
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From waist to shoulder level, front and sides only- What is the maximum time a sterile field may remain covered before use?
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1 hour if covered; longer if uncovered continuously- How many times should hands be washed during a surgical hand scrub?
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Work from fingertips to elbows, 15 strokes for each surface of each finger and hand
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