A pre-op checklist is a way for the nurse to summarize patient data and ensure the patient is ready for surgery. The patient should remove all personal clothing and put on a hospital gown. Jewelry is removed, according to the procedure being performed and hospital policy. The patient’s personal belongings, including eyeglasses, dentures or prostheses, are identified and secured. Confirm the patient’s name & DOB on the ID band; confirm that informed consent forms are completed & signed; x-rays, lab results, and EKG are on the chart; verify the availability of an implant, if needed, and the availability of blood.