The Circulating Nurse Is Assisting in the Operating Room and Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The circulating nurse is assisting in the operating room and is asked to open a sterile pack and give the contents to the surgeon.Which action should the nurse perform?

• A)Apply sterile gloves before opening the sterile pack.
• B)Open the sterile pack and place the contents on the instrument tray.
• C)Peel open the sterile pack and drop contents into the surgeon's hand.
• D)Hold the contents by the opened outer wrapper for the surgeon to grasp.

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Definitions:

Metatrait

A higher-order personality trait that reflects a fundamental dimension underpinning multiple related traits.

Stability

The consistency or permanence of a certain state, condition, or trait over time.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by attributes such as being kind, sympathetic, cooperative, warm, and considerate.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often referred to as the "stress hormone," as it is involved in response to stress and anxiety.