Nurse
Nurses must ensure this is done before assisting with surgery to prevent infection.
What is proper hand hygiene or surgical hand scrub?
This healthcare provider typically explains the surgery and answers the patient's questions before they sign consent.
Who is the surgeon?
This is applied to the patient’s body before surgery to reduce bacteria on the skin.
What is an antiseptic solution?
Nurses must confirm this key information before surgery to ensure patient safety.
What are the patient’s identity and surgical site?
If a patient is unable to sign the informed consent, this individual can legally sign on their behalf.
Who is a legal guardian or authorized surrogate?
This critical post-surgical practice helps prevent blood clots in patients after surgery.
What is early ambulation or using compression devices?
Nurses are responsible for checking that this is completed and signed before surgery.
What is the informed consent?
This document must be signed by the patient before any surgery can occur.
What is the informed consent form?
A team member must check this after surgery to ensure the patient is recovering as expected.
What is vital signs monitoring?
A nurse should confirm this with the surgeon during the time-out process.
What is the correct surgical site and procedure?
The time-out must occur before this action takes place.
What is making the first incision?
What should a CNA do if the surgical site is not marked before the patient is sedated?
What is inform the nurse or surgeon immediately?