When Maintaining Aseptic Technique in the Operating Room, the Perioperative

question 17

Multiple Choice

When maintaining aseptic technique in the operating room, the perioperative nurse who is in the scrubbing role will

• A) use waterproof shoe covers to keep the shoes sterile.
• B) wear personal protective equipment such as gloves and face shields.
• C) ensure that all staff in the OR have performed a surgical scrub.
• D) change gloves after touching the upper arm of the surgeon's gown.

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Definitions:

Pleurisy

Inflammation of the pleura.

Visceral

Pertaining to viscera, the internal organs, especially the abdomen.

Parietal Pleura

The outer membrane that lines the inner wall of the thoracic cavity, opposed to the visceral pleura covering the lungs.

Lung Ventilation Scan

A diagnostic imaging test that measures airflow and blood flow in the lungs, often using radioactive materials to view the organ's function.