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OR Setup & Room Turnover Flashcards

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  1. Which item on the back table is typically positioned closest to the scrub technician for fastest access?

    Answer: Mayo stand with primary instruments

    The Mayo stand is positioned directly over the patient near the scrub tech to provide immediate access to the most frequently used instruments.

  2. During OR setup, cautery cords and suction tubing are typically secured to the drape using:

    Answer: Non-perforating sterile clamps or clips

    Non-perforating clips or clamps secure cords without puncturing the drape, which would create a pathway for contamination.

  3. What temperature range is recommended for the OR to balance infection control and patient normothermia?

    Answer: 68–75°F (20–23.9°C)

    AORN recommends 68–75°F (20–23.9°C) to inhibit bacterial growth while balancing patient comfort and staff working conditions.

  4. A scrub tech is counting instruments before closure and finds the count is incorrect. The surgeon should be notified:

    Answer: Immediately, before closure proceeds

    An incorrect count must be reported to the surgeon immediately so the operative site can be searched before closure.

  5. Which principle guides the placement of sterile items relative to the edge of a sterile drape?

    Answer: The 1-inch border at the drape edge is considered contaminated and no items should be placed there

    The outermost 1-inch border of a sterile drape is considered contaminated because it contacts the unsterile table edge.

  6. During room turnover, who is responsible for wiping down the OR table with an EPA-registered disinfectant?

    Answer: The environmental services (EVS) staff or surgical team member performing turnover

    Environmental services or designated surgical team members perform between-case disinfection of the OR table as part of turnover protocol.

  7. When a sterile item falls below the level of the sterile field (e.g., below the table surface), it should be:

    Answer: Considered contaminated and not used in the sterile field

    Any item that falls below the sterile field level is considered contaminated and must be replaced regardless of what surface it contacted.