Mayo stands safety step must be taken before... a. Turn off room lights b. Place the light source in STANDBY c. Notify anesthesia d. Remove drapes

Answer

In surgical settings, particularly regarding equipment like fiberoptic light sources or lasers, safety protocols dictate that the light source must be placed in the STANDBY mode when not actively in use to prevent accidental burns, fire hazards from draping materials, or damage to the equipment.