Which of the following are primary areas addressed in patient preparation for surgical procedures? (Select all that apply) A) Antimicrobial prophylaxis B) Pre-operative fasting C)... Which of the following are primary areas addressed in patient preparation for surgical procedures? (Select all that apply) A) Antimicrobial prophylaxis B) Pre-operative fasting C) Patient positioning D) Clipping and prepping
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to identify the primary areas that should be focused on when preparing a patient for a surgical procedure. We need to select all applicable options from the provided list.
Answer
A) Antimicrobial prophylaxis, B) Pre-operative fasting, C) Patient positioning, D) Clipping and prepping
The final answer is A) Antimicrobial prophylaxis, B) Pre-operative fasting, C) Patient positioning, and D) Clipping and prepping
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is A) Antimicrobial prophylaxis, B) Pre-operative fasting, C) Patient positioning, and D) Clipping and prepping
More Information
All of the listed options are standard practices involved in the preparation of a patient for surgery. These practices help in minimizing the risk of infections and complications during and after the surgical procedure.
Tips
A common mistake might be to assume only one or two options are applicable, but all four listed options are typically part of surgical preparation.
Sources
- Global Guidelines for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Cesarean Delivery: Overview, Preparation, Technique - emedicine.medscape.com
- Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery - JAMA Network - jamanetwork.com
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