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- 4. Before surgery, scrub nurses must __________ the instruments and the operating room to ensure everything is ready.
- 5. Scrub nurses __________ surgeons by handing them instruments and supporting other members of the surgical team.
- 6. They __________ patients, families, and other staff about surgical procedures and recovery.
- 9. It is important to __________ the patient’s identity, the surgical site, and consent prior to an operation.
- 13. After the operation, they __________ the equipment and the operating room.
- 14. Nurses must __________ with the surgical team, patients, and families to share vital information.
- 16. They __________ the vital signs and patient responses throughout the surgery.
- 17. During the procedure, scrub nurses __________ sterile technique and the cleanliness of the environment.
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- 1. Scrub nurses also __________ patient status and needs before, during, and after the procedure.
- 2. When needed, they __________ less-qualified staff and certain procedures in the operating room.
- 3. It is essential to __________ patients in the correct position for the planned surgery.
- 7. Nurses must carefully __________ the care provided, observations, and any medications given.
- 8. If necessary, they __________ medications or anaesthesia as required by protocols.
- 10. After the surgery, they __________ patient outcomes and the effectiveness of the care provided.
- 11. They __________ any changes, incidents, or patient outcomes to the healthcare team.
- 12. Scrub nurses __________ quickly to changes in patient condition or emergencies quickly and efficiently.
- 15. They __________ care plans and safety protocols to provide high-quality care.