The Patient Is Ready for Skin Prep and Draping Only

question 8

Multiple Choice

The patient is ready for skin prep and draping only after __________.

• A) induction of general anesthesia and intubation
• B) the "time out"
• C) the circulator has finished the required surgical paperwork
• D) the surgeon inspects the patient's surgical site skin

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