CPN(C) Perioperative Practice Questions - CNA Certification - Perioperative Nursing (CPN(C)) Exam

The mark should be made at or near the incision site by the surgeon or designated practitioner performing the procedure, involving the patient when possible. The mark should be made on the patient's room door or chart rather than directly on the skin to prevent cross-contamination. The mark should be completed by the preoperative holding nurse using a temporary pen that will wash off during surgical prep. Surgical site marking is only required for bilateral structures like limbs and is optional for midline abdominal surgeries.