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The non-sterile surgical nurse who mediates between sterile and non-sterile personnel and surgical items.
Preoperative Duties
Tasks performed to prepare supplies, equipment, and the operating room for surgery.
Contaminated
A term used to describe an item that is not sterile, needing to be discarded or not used.
Surgical Preparation
The process of ensuring all required equipment and supplies are ready before the surgery starts.
Kick Bucket
A garbage bag used for disposal of waste during surgery.
Surgical Scrub
A procedure performed to reduce contaminants on the skin, greatly minimizing the risk of wound infection.
Gauze Sponge
The most common type of applicator used in surgical scrubs.
Incision Site
The area on the body where a surgical cut or incision is made.
Aseptic Technique
The practices used to maintain sterility and prevent contamination in surgical procedures.
Post-Operative Duties
Activities performed after surgery, including cleaning instruments, restocking supplies, and cleaning the OR.
Sterile Personnel
Individuals in the operating room who are wearing sterile attire and handling sterile instruments.
Exam Gloves
Gloves worn during preparation to minimize contamination from hands.
Antiseptic Scrub Product
The first product used during final surgical scrub, which helps in disinfecting the skin.
Intra-Operative Duties
Tasks performed during the surgery, including the passing of sterile instruments and maintaining aseptic technique.
Bladder
An organ that may need to be expressed to prepare the patient for surgery.
Post-Operative Cleaning
The process of cleaning the surgical room and instruments after surgical procedures.
Disinfectant
A substance applied to surfaces to reduce the risk of infection by killing bacteria and viruses.
Preoperative Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of the patient's health status before surgery.
Informed Consent
A legal document signed by the patient, confirming that they understand the surgery and its risks.
Vital Signs Monitoring
The process of checking a patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
The use of antibiotics before surgery to prevent infection.
Anesthesia
A medical treatment that prevents pain during surgery, can be general or local.
Surgeon
The medical doctor who performs the surgical procedure.
Operating Room (OR)
A sterile environment where surgical procedures are performed.
Scrub Tech
A surgical technologist responsible for maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgeon.
Scalpel
A small knife used by surgeons to make incisions.
Hemostasis
The process of stopping bleeding during surgery.
Specimen
A sample of tissue taken for analysis during surgery.
Post-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
A recovered area where patients are monitored after anesthesia.
Adjunctive Therapy
Additional treatments used alongside primary surgical intervention.
Wound Care
The management of a surgical incision or injury to promote healing.
Patient Education
The process of informing patients about their surgery, recovery, and care.
Recovery Room
A designated area for patients to awaken from anesthesia and recover post-surgery.
Surgical Instruments
Tools specifically designed for performing surgical procedures.
Radiological Imaging
A diagnostic tool using imaging techniques to visualize internal structures.
Clinical Pathway
A standardized plan outlining the steps for patient care in surgery.
Discharge Instructions
Guidelines provided to the patient for post-operative care and recovery.
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