Author Question: In what transition zone area is it acceptable for patients to wait before receiving anesthesia and ... (Read 25 times)

asd123 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

In what transition zone area is it acceptable for patients to wait before receiving anesthesia and to be given invasive lines and regional anesthesia?

a. Preoperative holding area
b. Induction room
c. Postanesthesia care unit
d. Dressing room

Question 2

Where in the surgical environment would you find the receptionist, pneumatic tube system, and computer systems used to retrieve patient records?

a. Conference room
b. Support service office
c. Central control desk
d. Central processing area

Koolkid240 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Some hospitals have an induction room adjacent to the OR where a patient waits and is prepared before the administration of anesthesia. Invasive lines are placed and/or regional anesthesia may be induced here.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This desk is in the unrestricted area where communication is coordinated, a tube system can be used to deliver paperwork and specimens, and patient information may be obtained.