Course

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

you identify environmental hazards

you identify physical hazards

you identify chemical hazards

you identify biological hazards

you identify electrical hazards

you choose an appropriate course of action for resolving or minimizing the hazard

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

response identifies routes of administration

response identifies methods and techniques of anesthesia administration

response includes patient factors for choice of anesthetic

response describes general anesthesia

response identifies anesthesia equipment and patient monitoring devices

response specifies general anesthetic agents

response identifies topical, regional and local agents

response lists blood replacements and interventions

response describes risks and complications associated with general anesthesia

response identifies crystalloid IV agents

by applying the principles and skills in a role-play

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

by completion of competency on assignments and/or activities

you are properly attired

you apply sterile technique in draping the mayo stand

you place towels on mayo stand following facility practice

you begin organization of back table and mayo stand by placing instruments and supplies in an efficient pattern

you work in sections at the table

you organize items based on order of use (gowns/gloves/drapes) and place similar items together

you practice economy of time, motion and materials

you establish a routine(s)

you maintain sterile field by being aware of items and people moving about the area

you face your sterile field

you prioritize sequence of activities

you utilize good body mechanics in setting up

by performing a surgical scrub in the lab

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

you perform the medical hand wash

you prepare for the surgical scrub by checking hand and skin integrity and removing all jewelry

you are appropriately attired for the surgical scrub

you discuss various antiseptic agents

you use the timed method

you use the counted brush stroke method

you use the waterless brushless system

you proceed to the OR keeping hands and arms up and away from the body

you recognize and correct breaks in technique

by applying the principles and skills in a role-play

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

you open your gown and gloves on a separate table

you enter the OR without contamination of self or the sterile field

you dry hands and arms when applicable

you gown self

you don gloves using closed glove technique

you complete the wrap-around gown process with assistance of an OR team member

you gown and glove others

you perform open gloving

you change a contaminated glove and/or gown when necessary

you don a sterile sleeve when needed

you remove gown and gloves adhering to principles of infection control

in an oral, written, demonstrative and/or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

you count materials in multiple units as they are packaged

you separate and count different types of sponges

you separate and count different types of instruments.

you separate and count different types of sharps.

you recognize that the surgical count is performed by the RN circulator and the STSR

you recognize that the count is a permanent part of the surgical record

you verify number of needles in a pack when a multi-pack is opened for use

you organize counted items before closing counts

you perform counts according to facility policy

you initiate counts at specific times: before the procedure begins, during surgical procedures, and at the end

you perform counts at appropriate times and in specific sequence: before the procedure begins, during surgical procedures, and at the end following proper technique

you report the results of the count

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

by applying the principles and skills in a role-play

you assemble appropriate supplies for urinary catherization

you demonstrate the procedural steps of urinary catherization

you list the indications for urinary catherization

you demonstrate principles and skills of sterile technique

you maintain patient privacy, dignity, and safety

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

by applying the principles and skills in a role-play

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

you assemble and prepare supplies, equipment and solutions

you identify prep parameters

you expose the site to be prepped

you create sterile field

you open glove

you place protective pads/drapes

you scrub the skin starting at incision site

you demonstrate the correct sequence of events for a surgical skin prep

you document the preparation

you demonstrate principles and skills of sterile technique

you maintain patient privacy, dignity, and safety

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

by applying the principles and skills in a role-play

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

you are appropriately attired to enter the OR

you perform the medical handwash

you use surgeon's preference card to pull needed supplies

you select appropriate supplies to be opened

you arrange OR furniture, backtable, mayo stand

you distribute instruments and supplies to appropriate place

you place appropriate equipment in the OR

you apply principles of disinfection as needed

by applying the principles and skills in a role-play

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

you identify surgical supplies (i.e. sponges, tapes)

you explain function of the supply

you prepare supplies for use at the field at appropriate times [i.e. having irrigation ready]

you prepare and pass the supply

you demonstrated limited handling of supplies

you monitor sterility

you identify breaks in sterile technique

by applying the principles and skills in a role-play

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

you read the preference card

you prepare the operating room

you perform the initial count

you transport the patient to the operating room

you safely transfer the patient to and from the operating table

you position the patient

you assist the anesthesia provider

you prep the patient

you connect various cords and tubing from sterile field

you reference patient documentation

you monitor the sterile field

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

using pictures, instruments, and/or descriptions

by applying the principles and skills in a role-play

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

you identify the instruments by name

you identify the instrument type

you handle instruments correctly

you identify the instrument function

you assemble instruments for use