1. Who is responsible for preventing fires in the operating room? a. Only the surgeon b. Only anesthesia staff c. The Charge Nurse d. All perioperative personnel 2. Active fiber optic light cables should NEVER be placed on which of the following? a. Stainless steel tables b. Wet sponges c. Flammable materials d. Mayo stands

Answer

For question 1, the correct answer is d. All perioperative personnel. Fire safety in the operating room is a shared responsibility among every member of the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technologists. For question 2, the correct answer is c. Flammable materials. Active fiber optic light cables emit intense heat and should never be placed directly on drapes, sponges, or other flammable materials, as they can easily ignite a surgical fire.