MOCK PROCEDURE OUTLINE
1. Explanation of the Surgical Procedure-basic description
2. Pre op Testing –example; X-ray, ultra sound, MRI, blood work..,
3. Who generally has this procedure? Gender, age, health history,, family history
4. List instruments sets used, additional equipment needed (c-arm, laparoscopic instruments)
5. List suture used, positioning and padding, draping/linens, bovie pad, prep site and type of prep
6. List all PPE needed
7. Anesthesia-What, When, and Why . Explain the effects on the patient. What is being monitored during the case and how is it being monitored?
8. Back Table Set Up- Mayo Stand Set-up What is on each and why?
9. Detail steps of the procedure. What is the role of the Surgical Technologist during this procedure?
10. Counts When, What and How many counts will take place during the procedure? Who does the count? What steps are taken if the count is not co
ect?
11. Dressing-List material used
12. Explain the patient’s transfer from the Operating room table to PACU. Who and How is involved? What equipment is transfe
ed with the patient? What is monitored in PACU?
13. Does the patient stay in the hospital or was this procedure completed in an Ambulatory Care Unit?
14. What is the follow-up care needed for the patient? Dressing Changes? Rehab? Will there be work limitations and for how long?
15. When does the patient return to the surgeons office for follow-up visit?
PLEASE answer question from students and staff.