1. The nurse is participating in a

involved? (Select all that apply.)

a. Verify the correct site.

b. Verify the correct patient.

c. Verify the correct procedure.

d. Perform

e. Perform the actual marking of the operative site.

ANS: A, B, C

A time-out is performed just before starting the procedure for final verification of the

correct patient, procedure, site, and any implants. The marking and time-out most

commonly occur in the holding area, just before the patient enters the OR. The

individual performing surgery and who is accountable for it must personally mark the

site, and the patient must be involved if possible.

2. The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively.

Which goals is the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.)

a. Induce shivering.

b. Reduce blood loss.

c. Induce pressure ulcers.

d. Reduce cardiac arrests.

e. Reduce surgical site infection.

ANS: B, D, E

Evidence suggests that pre-warming for a minimum of 30 minutes may reduce the

occurrence of hypothermia. Prevention of hypothermia (core temperature < 36>

to reduce complications such as shivering, cardiac arrest, blood loss, SSI, pressure

ulcers, and mortality.