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WhattoUnderstand

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Which of the following statements regarding transfer of an awake, mobile patient from stretcher to OR table is INCORRECT?
 a. Both table and stretcher must be locked to prevent movement during transfer.
  b. One staff member is positioned on table side to receive patient and one on stretcher side to stabilize.
  c. Instruct patient to keep the blanket on during transfer, preventing hypothermia and for privacy.
  d. The safety strap is secured tightly across patient's waist to prevent possible fall due to narrow OR table.

Question 2

What does the circulator verify before the surgical technologist places the basket of instruments on the back table?
 a. The internal indicator has changed color.
  b. The filter on the container lid has changed color.
  c. The filters on the bottom of the container are intact and the container is dry.
  d. The numbers of instruments in the tray are correct on the count sheet from CSPD.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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