Zach is having a mole removed from his back at the dermatologist office with local sedation. His mom is coming to drive him home. What type of patient is Zach considered?

Surgical team must count instruments prior to incision, during procedure and prior to closure.

Which of the following terms refers to a surgical wound complication characterized by the separation of the wound edges, potentially exposing underlying tissues?

In order to prevent an ulcer injury, patients should be turned every 2 hours.

Sloughing of a pressure ulcer indicates a healthy wound healing process.

When marking a surgical site, where should the mark typically be placed?

Dr. Principe scheduled Ms. Delcollo to have the healthy skin of the ulcer removed. This is called a debridement.

Items that are below the waist level, or items held below waist level, are considered to be non-sterile.

The maturation phase is the last phase with a healing incision.

Which of the following actions are appropriate to include in a time-out procedure in the operating room (Mark all that apply)?

What is the role of a surgical technician?

a doctor who is specially trained to perform medical operations

Why is it important for the surgical site mark to remain visible after the completion of the skin preparation?