When the client is ready and prepped for surgery, the team caring ...

[Yolanda]

When the client is ready and prepped for surgery, the team caring for the client should perform what prior to beginning the surgery?
 
  1. Scan of the MAR to be sure medications were given
  2. A timeout to conduct a final verification of the client
  3. A second look at the client's preoperative laboratory results
  4. A second surgical scrub of the surgical site

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing postoperative care with a client scheduled for surgery to remove skin lesions. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
 
  1. I am having major surgery and will be hospitalized for 2 days.
  2. I will be taking narcotics for pain after the procedure.
  3. This type of surgery carries minimal risk.
  4. I will need reconstruction after surgery.

[pratush dev]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Before the client is taken from the preoperative area, medications are entered on the preop checklist so that they do not need to be reviewed immediately prior to surgery.
2. The universal protocol requires the surgical team to perform a timeout immediately prior to surgery to verify the correct client, site, positioning, and procedure.
3. Laboratory results are reviewed before the client is taken to the operating room.
4. Surgical scrub is not repeated immediately prior to surgery.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Removal of skin lesions is considered minor surgery, and the client goes home when the surgery is complete.
2. The client is usually placed on acetaminophen or ibuprofen after surgery.
3. Removal of lesions is considered a low-risk surgery.
4. Minor skin surgeries do not usually require reconstruction.

[Yolanda]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[recede]

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