Intra-Operative Nursing

• What is the role of a scrub nurse?

  Assist in setting up the sterile field
• What does a scrub nurse prepare for surgery?

  Instruments and equipment for the procedure
• How does a scrub nurse assist the surgical team during the procedure?

  By passing instruments and supplies
• What is the importance of monitoring aseptic technique by the scrub nurse?

  To prevent infections during surgery
• What does the scrub nurse perform with the circulating nurse?

  Sponge, needle, and instrument count
• Why does the scrub nurse send specimens to the lab?

  For pathological examination and analysis
• What is the primary responsibility of the circulating nurse?

  To monitor the client during surgery
• How does the circulating nurse coordinate the surgical team?

  By ensuring effective communication and workflow
• What role does the circulating nurse play in verifying consent?

  Ensures that the patient has given informed consent
• What does the circulating nurse perform as part of the surgical safety checklist?

  Second surgical safety checklist
• With whom does the circulating nurse count instruments?

  With the scrub nurse
• What is the final responsibility of the circulating nurse after surgery?

  Transfer the patient to PACU
• What does RNFA stand for?

  Registered Nurse First Assistant
• Under whose direction does an RNFA provide care?

  Under the direction of a surgeon
• What are some techniques performed by an RNFA during surgery?

  Using instruments and providing surgical site exposure
• What is one of the responsibilities of an RNFA related to tissue?

  Handling and/or cutting tissue
• What does providing hemostasis involve?

  Controlling bleeding during surgery
• What is a key responsibility of an RNFA regarding suturing?

  Suturing wounds after surgery
• What does RNAA stand for?

  Registered Nurse Anesthesia Assistant
• Under whose supervision can an RNAA provide anesthesia care?

  Under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist
• What is a similar role to RNAA fulfilled by RTs?

  Respiratory Therapists who completed anesthesia assistant program
• How does the role of RNFA differ from RNAA?

  RNFA assists in surgery, RNAA provides anesthesia care
• If a patient requires anesthesia during surgery, which professional would be involved?

  RNAA under the supervision of an anesthesiologist
• In what situation would an RNFA be utilized?

  During surgical procedures to assist the surgeon
• What is one of the tasks an RNFA performs related to wound management?

  Managing wounds after surgical procedures