Ensure safe Surgery

When should the marking of the surgical site be done?

• After the patient leaves the OR

• During the surgery

• In the ward before shifting to the OR

• In the recovery room

Who is responsible for noting correct patient details in the Preoperative Checklist?

• The surgeon

• The circulating nurse

• The nurse in the ward assigned to the patient

• The anesthesiologist

When is the Time-Out carried out?

• Immediately before the start of the procedure , either before or after induction of anesthesia

• Immediately before the start of the procedure , before induction of anesthesia

• Immediately before the start of the procedure , after induction of anesthesia

• Immediately after the start of the procedure

Who reads aloud from the patient's file during the Time-Out verification process?

• The surgeon

• The anesthesiologist

• The patient's family members

• The circulating nurse

What is confirmed during the Sign-Out process?

• The hospital's cafeteria menu

• The hospital's visiting hours

• The completion of instrument counts

• The patient's room number

What is the purpose of the preoperative verification process?

• To order post-operative medications

• To schedule follow-up appointments

• To confirm the patient's identity, site, side, and procedure

• To verify the patient's insurance information

................should be used to mark the operation site.

• Any marker pen

• A permanent marker pen

• Any pen

• A white board marker pen

Which symbol is commonly used to mark the surgical site?

• A) Square
  

• B) a line
  

• C) Arrow
  

• D) X sign

What specific procedure is carried out prior to anesthesia induction to verify patient identity, surgical side, site, and procedure?

• A) Time-out
  

• B) Sign-In
  

• C) Handover
  

• D) Time-in

Which form is used to document the Time-Out procedure outside the Operating Theatre for Surgical/Invasive Procedures?

• A) Pre-Op Checklist
  

• B) Anesthesia Record
  

• C) Time-Out Form
  

• D) Discharge Summary