Orientation to the Operating Room

What do we do with pathology specimens on off shifts, weekends, or holidays?

What type of precaution is used when handling a specimen

Non disposable items are double bagged, labeled, & quarantined until biopsy results obtained.

When an incorrect count is found, the only exception to a mandatory intraoperative x-ray are:

Which of the following case (s) require a preliminary count (additional)?

Who supplies the the yellow totes?

Specimen Requisition Contains

Specimen handling involves closed loop communication, who participates in this process?

Who supplies the orange waste bags and CJD labels?

When there is an incorrect number of sponges in the bundle (i.e. 6 lap sponges instead of 5):

The CJD label should not cover the chemotherapy label on the yellow tote.

Incorrect count with missing item, a recount of this item must be done even if item is found

Which of the following is not a risk factor for RSI?

When quarantining instruments or equipment they should be labeled with:

What is Indivumed?

What cleaning solution is effective for immediately cleaning up CJD spills?

How to you handle a Lymphoma protocol specimen?

What is not a risk factor for retained surgical items?

What elements should appear on a specimen label

Which specimens are never placed in Formalin?

Renal stones should be sent to?

circulator and scrub audibly and visibly count in a systematic and continuous manner

Instruments that are difficult to clean should be disposed of in:

What label is placed on orange bags when disposed of by ESWs?

What hours is the Pathology Runner Available

1. This tissue has “high CJD infectivity”.

Maintaining an organized sterile field and standardized setup reduce the risk of RSI

Initial counts include sponges, sharps, misc. items & instruments on all procedures except eyes

Using power drills, instruments with small lumens, and image guided equipment is appropriate.

Documentation of counts includes all except:

OR cleaning following a case involving a patient with suspected CJD involves ?

Intraoperative X-rays must be completed for the following situations:

Instruments with multiple pieces are counted as a single item (chest retractor, suction)

Special disease specimens (CJD, TB, Anthrax, hemorrhagic fevers, Chlamydia) are delivered how?

1. This tissue has “low CJD infectivity”.

A correct closing count includes all of the following except:

Can I release tissue infected with CJD, Rabies, Small Pox, hemorrhagic fevers

This tissues has “no CJD infectivity”.

What tests go on paper requisition Blue Chemistry Form #185?

Can specimens be released to patient or authorized representative?

You can send one specimen to Pathology and Microbiology if you?

One does not have to use the Bag-It system if you have used 10 or less of any sponge