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| Pre/Postoperative Patient Assessment and Diagnosis | Patient identity verification with two identifiers, correct procedure, correct site marking, Preoperative chart review: history and physical, labs, imaging, consent verification, Medication reconciliation and identification of high-risk medications, Allergy assessment including latex and antibiotic allergies. About 15% of the exam. |
| Individualized Plan of Care Development and Expected Outcome Identification | Formulation of measurable patient outcomes across the perioperative continuum, Development of specific nursing interventions for each nursing diagnosis, Prioritization of patient problems and care needs, Application of the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) concepts to planning. About 8% of the exam. |
| Management of Intraoperative Activities | Universal Protocol and surgical time-out performance, Surgical counts: sponges, sharps, instruments, and reconciliation of incorrect counts, Patient positioning principles and prevention of positioning injuries, Body mechanics, safe patient transfer, and handling techniques. About 34% of the exam. |
| Communication and Documentation | Accurate, complete perioperative documentation of all care provided, Intraoperative record charting, Standardized handoff communication (SBAR) at care transitions, Read-back and verification of verbal and telephone orders. About 11% of the exam. |
| Infection Prevention and Control of the Environment, Instrumentation, and Supplies | Hand hygiene and surgical hand antisepsis/scrub protocols, Surgical attire requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, Principles of sterile technique and aseptic practice, Cleaning, decontamination, and high-level disinfection of instruments. About 16% of the exam. |
| Emergency Situations | Malignant hyperthermia recognition and management protocol, Anaphylaxis and severe allergic reaction management, Cardiac arrest and intraoperative resuscitation (ACLS) response, Difficult airway recognition and emergency airway management support. About 10% of the exam. |
| Professional Accountability | Functioning within the registered nurse scope of practice, Recognition of personal limitations and seeking appropriate assistance, Ethical principles and patient advocacy in the perioperative role, Reporting impaired, disruptive, or unprofessional behavior. About 6% of the exam. |
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