If a Fire Occurs in the OR During a Surgical

question 23

Multiple Choice

If a fire occurs in the OR during a surgical procedure,which action can the scrub person assist with at the sterile field?

• A)Use a towel to fan the area over the fire to assist with lowering the smoke that is created.
• B)Place a dry sterile towel or laparotomy tape over the fire source to contain it.
• C)Place a metal basin over the source of fire to prevent its spread.
• D)Use saline soaked towels or laparotomy tapes to smother the fire on the field.