a. Notify the operating suite that the patient has a latex allergy.
b. Document that the patient had a bath at home this morning.
c. Administer the ordered preoperative intravenous antibiotic.
d. Ask the nursing assis
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a. Notify the operating suite that the patient has a latex allergy.
b. Document that the patient had a bath at home this morning.
c. Administer the ordered preoperative intravenous antibiotic.
d. Ask the nursing assistive personnel to obtain vital signs.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
The most important step is notifying the operating suite of the patient’s latex allergy. Many products that
contain latex are used in the operating suite and the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). When preparing for a
patient with this allergy, special considerations are required from preparation of the room to the types of
tubes, gloves, drapes, and instruments utilized. Obtaining vital signs, documenting, and administering
medications are all part of the process and should be done—with the latex allergy in mind. However, making
sure that the patient has a safe environment is the first step.
3. The nurse is preparing a patient for a surgical procedure on the right great toe. Which action will be
mostimportant to include in this patient’s preparation?
a. Place the patient in a clean surgical gown.
b. Ask the patient to remove all hairpins and cosmetics.
c. Ascertain that the surgical site has been correctly marked.
d. Determine where the family will be located during the procedure.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Because errors have occurred in the past with patients undergoing the wrong surgery on the wrong site, the
universal protocol guidelines have been implemented and are used with all invasive procedures. Part of this
protocol includes marking the operative site with indelible ink. Knowing where the family is during a
procedure, placing the p
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