In a research study by Bandari and colleagues, of surgical briefings and debriefings, they concluded that this communication model was a practical and effective means to:

In a research study by Bandari and colleagues, of surgical briefings and debriefings, they concluded that this communication model was a practical and effective means to:

As the placenta was delivered and the uterus prepared for closure, the scrub person gathered up all of the sponges and dropped them in the kick bucket while the circulating nurse frantically stuffed them into sponge bag pockets. Sharps, sponges, and instrument counts were correct on closure of the uterus and again on closure of the peritoneum. On final sharps and sponge counts before skin closure, a needle was missing. Select the appropriate order of corrective action for the team.

Select the appropriate nursing action that supports hands-free instrument passing and sharps safety.

During a surgical procedure using ketamine as the induction and maintenance agent, the perioperative nurse should:

Select the nursing activity that would reduce the impact of an extrinsic factor that could cause a pressure injury to the patient.