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JUNIOR LEVEL

Interview Questions for Operating Room Nurse

How do you communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists?

What steps do you take to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in the operating room?

Describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a technical issue with operating room equipment.

Describe a time when you had to adapt to a change in the surgical plan during a procedure. How did you handle it?

What role do you play in delivering postoperative care and instructions to patients?

How do you stay updated on the latest operating room procedures and terminology?

How do you ensure accurate and detailed patient records in the operating room?

What does your typical preoperative preparation routine entail?

How do you handle stressful situations in the operating room?

Tell me about a time when you had to remain calm and effective in a high-pressure situation. How did you handle it?

How do you ensure strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control policies in the operating room?

Tell me about a time when you had to handle a challenging situation with a colleague in the operating room. How did you resolve the issue?

How do you prioritize and organize your tasks in the operating room?

Tell me about a time when you had to advocate for a patient's needs in the operating room.

What steps do you take to educate patients and their families about preoperative and postoperative care?

What kind of collaboration have you had with surgical technologists in the past?

What steps do you take to ensure patient safety in the operating room?

What do you consider to be the most important qualities of an operating room nurse?

How do you handle patients with different cultural backgrounds in the operating room?

How do you ensure that you are up to date with the latest BLS and ACLS guidelines and protocols?

Tell me about a time when you had to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. What was your role and how did you contribute?

Tell me about a time when you faced a challenging patient or family member. How did you handle the situation?

Tell me about a time when you had to deliver difficult news to a patient or their family member in the operating room.

How do you handle emergencies or complications that arise during a surgery?

What steps do you take to prepare operating rooms with necessary surgical equipment and supplies?

Describe a time when you had to provide assistance to a surgeon during a complex surgery. How did you ensure the surgeon's needs were met?

Tell me about a time when you had to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. How did you manage your schedule?

How do you monitor patient vital signs and condition throughout a surgical procedure?

How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a multidisciplinary team in the operating room?

Tell me about a time when you made a mistake in the operating room. How did you handle it and what did you learn from it?

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