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roselinechinyere27m

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Before transporting a patient to the OR, what should be checked first by the circulating nurse?
 
  a. Patient identity
  b. Whether all personnel are present in the OR
  c. Whether all equipment is in place
  d. What procedure is to be performed

Question 2

Which topic would be reviewed in a preoperative phone call to a patient?
 
  a. What type of vacation or illness coverage the patient will use when missing work
  b. What type of financial coverage the patient will use to pay for the procedure
  c. The patient's personal feeling towards the surgeon
  d. NPO instructions that the patient must adhere to before surgery


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lin77x

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The circulating nurse should first identify the patient by asking the name and verifying it on the wristband and then check for allergies, informed consent, and laboratory and test results and verify the surgical procedure with the patient. Additionally the nurse should check the side rails, catheters, history and physical; determine whether patient valuables need to be removed; and review the care plan identified for the patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Preoperative instructions are reiterated, reminding the patient of NPO status, and discussing which responsible adult will be providing transportation home if it is an ambulatory surgery.


roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

cpetit11

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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