A universal checklist provides documentation for each step of ...

[genevieve1028]

A universal checklist provides documentation for each step of care for patients undergoing a surgical procedure.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Identifying the surgical site is always done by placing an X over the site.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[KKcool]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Three points are confirmed by the surgical team throughout the process: sign-in (before administration of surgical drugs), time-out (identifying correct patient and surgical procedure), and sign-out summary of what was completed in surgery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
An X is inappropriate because it may be misunderstood. Every facility has its policy for identifications.

[genevieve1028]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[rachel]

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