Tips for Skill 5

This skill will require you to perform as a surgical assistant or circulating nurse. You will have to perform duties such as preparing the surgical site, positioning the patient for the procedure, and assisting the doctor. You will also need to perform post surgical clean up, such as cleaning instruments, equipment, and surgical area. Upon completion of this skill, you will be able to demonstrate and apply the knowledge you have gained to be a valuable member of the surgical team.

Tips for materials that need to be submitted:

• Video of you donning surgical apparel. You must include you putting on a:

  • Cap

    • You should not have any hair sticking out of the cap

  • Mask

    • It needs to be covering your face and nose

  • Gown

    • You need to maintain sterility when putting on the gown and maintain it through the gloving procedure

    • You can have someone tie your gown as long as you maintain sterility

  • Sterile gloves

    • You need to perform the closed gloving technique.

    • It is okay if it takes you time to glove up. We are not looking for speed but for technique and maintaining sterility.

• Student logbook of operative detail for two surgical patients

  • Be specific! Elements that should be included but not limited to:

    • Patient preparation

    • Patient positioning

    • Length and location of incision

    • Suture type and pattern

    • How the surgery was performed

    • Surgery time

    • You also need to include the patient's surgical record

• Helpful resources in addition to your textbooks and study materials:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gybhVnF3P4Q