Consents
How long are blood consents valid for?
Consent is valid through the admission unless revoked by the patient/surrogate. (C360#: 000427)
What are the clipping area requirements for a robotic cholecystectomy?
Shave from one inch above nipple line to below the pubic area including the belly button.
What is the range of potassium requiring further evaluation by the anesthesiologist according to the Preanesthesia Testing Guidelines 2025?
Per the Preanesthesia Testing Guidelines 2025, Potassium < 3 or Potassium > 5.5
List 5 surgeries where the surgeon must mark the patient
Site verification must be done on all cases that involve a laterality, multiple structures, or multiple levels (C360#: 001119)
Examples: BKA, joint replacements, ureteral stent placements, podiatry cases involving toes, nephrectomy, breast sx
Until when can the patient/surrogate sign the surgical or anesthesia informed consent?
After the provider performing the procedure has discussed risks, benefits, potential complications and alternative methods of treatment. (C360#: 000457)
What patients require a 2 RN skin check?
All AM admission, inpatients, shoulder cases (requiring beach-chair), outpatient who report wounds present, patients with limited mobility or at a high risk for pressure injuries (patients residing in long term care facilities, paraplegic, altered mental status).
How long are urine HCG and serum HCG valid for?
Per the Preanesthesia Testing Guidelines 2025, urine hcg results are valid for three days and serum HCG are valid for seven days.
How long is an H&P valid for and when can an interval H&P be completed?
A full H&P is valid for 30 days and an interval update can be completed if there is a valid H&P within the last 30 days. It is required prior to proceeding with surgery/procedure.
Your patient is having hardware removal and would like to keep their hardware after surgery. What consent must they fill out?
Explant Release and Waiver Liability (C360#: 002838)
List five elements that must be completed or available at bedside prior to a nerve block.
A signed formed consent by the anesthesiologist must be obtained by the patient/surrogate, timeout at bedside, intralipids at bedside, patient connected to the vitals machine, oxygen administration
When can a urine drug screen be ordered per protocol?
Per the Preanesthesia Testing Guidelines 2025, a urine drug screen can be ordered for active drug users (excluding marijuana). Active drug use is defined as a patient reported use and/or positive drug screen result within the last 6 months.
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Your pediatric patient is scheduled for bilateral testicular torsion, possible bilateral orchiectomy. Aside from the surgical, anesthesia, and blood consents, what other consent must be signed?
Consent for Operation Which May Result in Sterilization. This form is a permanent part of the medical record and confirms that the patient has a full understanding that the proposed surgery may or will result in the loss of reproductive function. (C360#: 000736)
When can a MINOR sign their consent?
Under current Arizona law, a minor may not be treated as emancipated unless the minor obtains a court order. (Before treating a minor claiming to be emancipated (except in emergent situations), providers should obtain a copy of the emancipation order). Pregnant minors may provide their own consent for prenatal or pregnancy related medical care. (C360#: 000457)
How long are lab results (CBC, CMP, EKGs) valid for?
Per the Preanesthesia Testing Guidelines 2025, six months unless changes in medical condition
How long must an oral daily and injectable weekly doses of GLP-1 be stopped prior to a surgery/procedure?
Per the Preanesthesia Testing Guidelines 2025, PO daily dose should be held day of surgery/procedure and weekly injectable should be held for seven days.