Securing Developing and Maintaining Positive Clinical Relationships

Answer: • Students might discuss why it is inappropriate to transfer Mr. Smith until the surgical site information has been verified. Even if the surgical technologist intends to check on the situation immediately after transport, he or she is relying on being able to complete this task before the surgical preparation begins. The surgical technologist might be distracted by another matter and be unable (or forget) to finish checking on the situation. It is also dangerous to assume that Mr. Smith is merely forgetful or doesn’t understand the surgery; this is not the surgical technologist’s judgement to make. The correct procedure is for the surgical technologist to report the discrepancy to the unit charge nurse and then call the operating room to inform them of the delay.