ABSITE Clinical Competency Checklist 2025 –
Mastering Core Surgical Procedures, Postoperative
Care Protocols, Emergency Management Skills, and
Real-World Exam Readiness
Hand Hygiene - <<<correct answer>>>Thoroughly washing hands and wrists with soap for at
least 20 seconds
Water at Sink - <<<correct answer>>>Turning on the water at the sink
Places Blood Pressure Cuff - <<<correct answer>>>Putting the blood pressure cuff on the
client's upper arm
Listens for Heart Sounds - <<<correct answer>>>Using the stethoscope to listen for heart
sounds
Inflates and Deflates Cuff - <<<correct answer>>>Inflating and deflating the blood pressure cuff
to obtain a reading
Records Blood Pressure - <<<correct answer>>>Recording the systolic and diastolic blood
pressure readings
Performs Modified Passive Range of Motion (PROM) for One Knee and One Ankle - <<<correct
answer>>>Gently moving the client's knee and ankle through a range of motion
, Explains Procedure - <<<correct answer>>>Clearly explaining the procedure to the client
Provides Privacy - <<<correct answer>>>Ensuring privacy with a curtain, screen, or door
Ensures Client is Supine - <<<correct answer>>>Positioning the client lying down
Bends and Straightens Knee - <<<correct answer>>>Bending and straightening the client's knee
Pushes and Pulls Foot - <<<correct answer>>>Pushing and pulling the client's foot
Performs Modified Passive Range of Motion (PROM) for One Shoulder - <<<correct
answer>>>Moving the client's shoulder through a range of motion
Explains Procedure - <<<correct answer>>>Clearly explaining the procedure to the client
Provides Privacy - <<<correct answer>>>Ensuring privacy with a curtain, screen, or door
Raises Arm - <<<correct answer>>>Lifting the client's arm from a side position upward toward
the head
Moves Arm Away from Body - <<<correct answer>>>Moving the client's arm away from the
side of the body to shoulder level
Positions on Side - <<<correct answer>>>Turning the client onto their side
Mastering Core Surgical Procedures, Postoperative
Care Protocols, Emergency Management Skills, and
Real-World Exam Readiness
Hand Hygiene - <<<correct answer>>>Thoroughly washing hands and wrists with soap for at
least 20 seconds
Water at Sink - <<<correct answer>>>Turning on the water at the sink
Places Blood Pressure Cuff - <<<correct answer>>>Putting the blood pressure cuff on the
client's upper arm
Listens for Heart Sounds - <<<correct answer>>>Using the stethoscope to listen for heart
sounds
Inflates and Deflates Cuff - <<<correct answer>>>Inflating and deflating the blood pressure cuff
to obtain a reading
Records Blood Pressure - <<<correct answer>>>Recording the systolic and diastolic blood
pressure readings
Performs Modified Passive Range of Motion (PROM) for One Knee and One Ankle - <<<correct
answer>>>Gently moving the client's knee and ankle through a range of motion
, Explains Procedure - <<<correct answer>>>Clearly explaining the procedure to the client
Provides Privacy - <<<correct answer>>>Ensuring privacy with a curtain, screen, or door
Ensures Client is Supine - <<<correct answer>>>Positioning the client lying down
Bends and Straightens Knee - <<<correct answer>>>Bending and straightening the client's knee
Pushes and Pulls Foot - <<<correct answer>>>Pushing and pulling the client's foot
Performs Modified Passive Range of Motion (PROM) for One Shoulder - <<<correct
answer>>>Moving the client's shoulder through a range of motion
Explains Procedure - <<<correct answer>>>Clearly explaining the procedure to the client
Provides Privacy - <<<correct answer>>>Ensuring privacy with a curtain, screen, or door
Raises Arm - <<<correct answer>>>Lifting the client's arm from a side position upward toward
the head
Moves Arm Away from Body - <<<correct answer>>>Moving the client's arm away from the
side of the body to shoulder level
Positions on Side - <<<correct answer>>>Turning the client onto their side
