The circulating nurse received the trauma call from the emergency department (ED)and called sterile supply to assemble the instruments for an abdominal trauma case with possible aortic rupture.When the cart arrived,she saw the vascular set; however,the most important instrument set was missing.What important instrument set was needed for this procedure besides the vascular set?
A) Intestinal clamps
B) Basic laparotomy set
C) Basic laparoscopy set
D) Minor set

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tray/set names and instrument composition vary by institution,but three basic OR instrument sets are the minor/plastic,the basic laparotomy,and the dilation and curettage (D&C).A basic laparotomy set includes instruments to open and close the abdominal cavity and repair any gross defects in the major body musculature.

The Circulating Nurse Received the Trauma Call from the Emergency