Once the patient is placed on the OR table before a procedure, ...

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Once the patient is placed on the OR table before a procedure, the circulating nurse does not need to be with the patient because the anesthesia provider will take over and start induction.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Herbal or dietary supplements must be asked about and noted on the patient's chart preoperatively.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
During induction of anesthesia, the patient's welfare and needs take priority over all other activities. The patient must be given more attention than the equipment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
Patients are advised to report all herbal supplements, because some supplements can cause serious complications such as bleeding. Tranquilizers, cortisone, reserpine, alcohol, herbal preparations, and recreational drugs, for example, influence the course of anesthesia.