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awywial

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A daily anesthesia machine checklist is a routine recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1986.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which is a piece of standard equipment needed for a surgical procedure that must be monitored throughout the procedure?
 
  a. Electrosurgical unit (ESU)
  b. Flat-screen computer
  c. Document shredder
  d. Steam sterilizer



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mceravolo

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Reference to a daily machine performance checklist has shown that many complications associated with administration of anesthetic can be avoided if the equipment is checked before use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The ESU pencil becomes hot and could burn the patient or a team member. A holder or holster should be attached to the drape with nonperforating clips and the ESU placed in the holster when not in use.




awywial

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Gracias!


yeungji

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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