QTP4N1X1X-03 — Preoperative Preparation Of The Patient

QTP4N1X1X-03 governs Air Force training for surgical service tasks involving body hair removal and preoperative skin preparation.

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  • Publication number: QTP4N1X1X-03
  • Title: PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION OF THE PATIENT
  • Date: 2022-08-26

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It contains modules on surgical clipping and cleansing skin preps for abdominal, extremity, perineal, and contaminated-wound areas. The package includes objectives, evaluation instructions, performance checklists, and competency documentation requirements.

Topics covered

  • Body hair removal
  • Surgical clippers
  • Cleansing skin preps
  • Abdominal skin preparation
  • Extremity skin preparation
  • Perineal skin preparation
  • Contaminated wound preparation

Questions and answers

What is required when a patient is conscious during the procedure?

If the patient is conscious, explain the procedure and purpose of the evaluation, and ensure you obtain the patient’s permission before performing the procedure/evaluation.

What are the personnel requirements for preparing patients?

Male personnel should prep male patients; female personnel should prep female patients.

When must the evaluator stop the procedure?

The evaluator will STOP the procedure immediately and correct the trainee if performance may compromise safety.

What must the trainee do to complete the task satisfactorily?

The trainee must satisfactorily perform all parts of the task without assistance. (paragraph 2)

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