Perioperative

All of the following are complications that can occur during surgery EXCEPT:

• Hemorrhage

• malignant hyperthermia

• anaphylaxis/allergic reaction

• pneumonia

The intra-op nurse is responsible for constant monitoring to ensure safety of the patient as well as the surgical environment.

• True

• False

What is the most important part of the intra-op phase during surgery?

• patient safety and advocacy

• prevention of infection

• assist anesthesiologist

• counting surgical instruments

Which of the following is a nursing intervention during surgery? Select all that apply.

• labeling surgical specimens

• documentation

• providing supplies during surgery

• communicating information to the family

The universal protocol ensures anyone performing surgery washes their hands and wears gloves during the surgery

• True

• False

How does the nurse prevent medication errors during surgery?

• Only the nurse administers the medication

• Ensure the 6 rights of medication administration are followed

• Wait until after the procedure to administer medication

• Follow standard precautions in the OR