CST OR Efficiency & Case Flow 3

Question 1

During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the scrub tech notices the laparoscope is fogging repeatedly. The MOST efficient intraoperative solution is:

Accepted Answer

Warming the scope tip or applying anti-fog solution to clear the lens without interrupting flow

Answer

Warming the scope tip or using anti-fog solution is the standard rapid fix that restores visualization without requiring a scope exchange or case delay.

Question 2

The term 'block scheduling' in OR management refers to:

Accepted Answer

Reserving OR time in defined blocks for specific surgeons or service lines to improve predictability

Answer

Block scheduling allocates reserved OR time to specific surgeons or specialties, improving case volume predictability and resource planning.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the scrub technician's role during the 'timeout' procedure?

Accepted Answer

Actively participating by verbally confirming the patient, procedure, and site

Answer

Every member of the OR team, including the scrub tech, must actively participate in the timeout by confirming critical patient safety information.

Question 4

To minimize contamination risk during a long case, the scrub tech should:

Accepted Answer

Keep the sterile field compact, covered when not in active use, and avoid reaching over it

Answer

Maintaining a compact sterile field and covering it during pauses reduces the risk of contamination and helps the scrub tech maintain control during long procedures.

Question 5

What does 'case duration accuracy' measure in OR efficiency metrics?

Accepted Answer

The difference between predicted and actual case length, used to improve future scheduling

Answer

Case duration accuracy compares estimated versus actual OR times to refine future scheduling and reduce block time waste.

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CST OR Efficiency & Case Flow 3