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genevieve1028 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

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.