Intraoperative Care

3. The surface where the patient is positioned during surgery
6. Technique of donning sterile gloves to prevent contamination
9. Sterile absorbent materials used to control bleeding
11. Device used to continuously track patient’s vital signs
12. Coordination between healthcare personnel during surgery
15. Sterile head covering worn by the surgical team
17. Record of intraoperative nursing activities and patient responses
19. Nurse responsible for maintaining sterility and assisting the surgeon directly
20. Procedure of wearing a sterile gown before entering the sterile field

1. The designated area in a hospital where surgical procedures are performed
2. Protective face covering to maintain a sterile environment
4. Complete absence of microorganisms within the surgical area
5. Surgical lamp used to ensure proper visibility during procedures
7. Tools required for performing various surgical tasks
8. Platform used to arrange sterile surgical instruments
10. The process of eliminating all microorganisms from surgical equipment
13. Proper alignment of the patient to allow optimal surgical access
14. Essential step in surgical asepsis performed before donning gloves
16. Pharmacologic agent used to induce loss of sensation during surgery
18. Verification process to ensure no instruments or sponges are left inside