A patient's weight is an important piece of information needed ...

[biggirl4568]

A patient's weight is an important piece of information needed before bringing a patient into the OR suite.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Once the abdominal cavity is entered, all free 4  4 sponges should be removed from the field.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[Expo]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
The average OR bed can accommodate 350 lb of body weight. Obese patients require a bed designed to accommodate their body weight and provide necessary padding and positioning aides to prevent injury.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
Once the abdominal cavity is entered, 4  4 sponges should be used only when folded and used on a sponge stick to prevent being lost or misplaced in the abdomen.

[biggirl4568]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[mjenn52]

TYSM