A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a procedure to have a mole excised. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
A. Open a sterile pack and lay instruments on the counter.
B. Administer the anesthetic to the patient.
C. Don sterile gloves and gown.
D. Cleanse the site with surgical soap and an antiseptic.
Answer (1)
The medical assistant should cleanse the site with surgical soap and an antiseptic to reduce infection risk prior to the mole excision. Other actions, like laying out instruments or donning protective gear, are also important but come later in the process. Ensuring the site is clean is paramount in preparing for surgery. ;
