Pre-Op
What does the nurse check to make sure they have the correct patient?
What does "intra-operative" mean?
During surgery
Operating Room
Surgeon
Why do nurses wash their hands before surgery?
To prevent infection
What legal form must be signed before surgery?
Consent form
What is the OR nurse's most important responsibility during surgery?
Keeping the patient safe
What does the nurse assess after surgery?
Pain
Who is the patient's advocate while they are asleep?
The Operating Room nurse
What three things are checked during a surgical time-out?
Correct patient, correct procedure, and correct surgical site