Instrumentation, Ch 10

The relationship between instrumentation, equipment, and supplies is best described as:

• Instrumentation refers to specialized tools, equipment refers to larger machines, and supplies are consumable items used in procedures.

• Instrumentation and equipment are the same, while supplies are reusable items.

• Equipment and supplies are both consumable, while instrumentation is permanent.

• Supplies are specialized tools, equipment is consumable, and instrumentation is large machinery.

The relationship between instruments, equipment, and supplies and safety in the OR environment is:

• Proper management of instruments, equipment, and supplies is essential for maintaining safety in the OR environment.

• Instruments and equipment have no impact on safety in the OR environment.

• Supplies are unrelated to safety in the OR environment.

• Safety in the OR environment depends only on the surgical team, not on instruments or equipment.

Items that require sterilization prior to use in the sterile field include:

• Surgical instruments

• Patient identification bands

• Surgical drapes (unopened)

• Non-sterile gloves

Recognize basic instruments by type, function, and name.

• Identifying instruments based on their type, function, and name

• Playing musical instruments in a band

• Repairing broken instruments

• Composing music using instruments

Proper care, handling, and assembly of instruments involves which of the following?

• Cleaning, inspecting, and assembling instruments according to guidelines

• Leaving instruments uncleaned after use

• Mixing different types of instruments carelessly

• Ignoring manufacturer's instructions during assembly

Differentiate the types of special equipment utilized in the OR.

• Special equipment in the OR includes surgical microscopes, C-arm X-ray machines, and electrosurgical units.

• Special equipment in the OR includes only stethoscopes and thermometers.

• Special equipment in the OR refers exclusively to anesthesia machines.

• Special equipment in the OR is limited to basic surgical instruments like scalpels and forceps.

Proper care, handling techniques, and safety precautions of special equipment should be demonstrated by:

• Following manufacturer guidelines and using personal protective equipment.

• Ignoring safety instructions and using equipment carelessly.

• Allowing untrained individuals to operate the equipment.

• Storing equipment in unsafe and unclean conditions.

Cite the names and functions of accessory equipment.

• Accessory equipment includes items such as filters, regulators, and lubricators, which help control and maintain pneumatic systems.

• Accessory equipment includes only the main power supply units used in machinery.

• Accessory equipment refers to decorative items used for aesthetic purposes in machines.

• Accessory equipment includes only the primary moving parts of a machine.

Proper care, handling, and assembly of accessory equipment involves which of the following?

• Following manufacturer instructions and using appropriate cleaning methods

• Ignoring manufacturer guidelines and assembling equipment randomly

• Using any cleaning agent regardless of equipment material

• Assembling equipment without checking for damage or cleanliness

Collect and prepare supplies used in the OR.

• Gather and organize surgical instruments and materials before surgery.

• Administer anesthesia to the patient.

• Perform the surgical procedure.

• Clean the operating room after surgery.