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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Emergencies

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Which of the following are essential aspects of preparing staff for emergency situations in the operating room?
  1. Requiring staff to read the policy about emergency procedures upon hiring.
  2. Deciding on the person who will be the head of the chain of command when an emergency arises.
  3. Performing routine practice drills for staff to be prepared in case of emergency.
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer: C-In order to fully prepare for emergency situations, a healthcare center can mandate routine practice drills for. No one knows when an emergency situation may arise; regular practice is essential to remember what to do when an emergency does occur. Reading a policy once at the time of hire is not enough to remember. The head of the chain of command should be decided upon well before an emergency ever arises.
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