Question

The surgeon is ready to prep the patient with the surgical antisepsis agent., prior to prepping, the circulator should:

a) hand the surgeon the antisepsis agent
b) leave the room to obtain the implant before the time out
c) perform the time out
d) place drip towels along the sides of the area being prepped

Answer 1

The circulator should place drip towels along the sides of the area being prepped before applying the surgical antisepsis agent. Option d.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d) place drip towels along the sides of the area being prepped.

Prior to prepping the patient with the surgical antisepsis agent, the circulator should place drip towels along the sides of the area being prepped. This helps to create a sterile field and prevent contamination during the surgical procedure.

It is important to follow an aseptic technique during medical procedures to maintain sterility and prevent infection. This includes handwashing, use of sterile materials, and maintaining a sterile field. By placing drip towels along the sides of the area being prepped, the circulator helps to maintain the sterile field and prevent sepsis.