[OR/PACU] A case starts moving in a direction that raises a sterile-field or patient-safety concern. What do you do?

Instruction: Explain how you would assess the situation, prioritize, communicate, and escalate in a real clinical setting.

Context: Assesses whether the candidate can handle a realistic travel OR and PACU hiring scenario with safe judgment, clear communication, and appropriate escalation.

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If I saw a sterile-field or broader patient-safety concern developing, I would address it immediately and clearly. In the OR, the room can move fast, but that is exactly why the nurse has to be willing to speak up in real time. I would communicate...

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