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When does the intraoperative phase begin?
 
  a. Placement of the patient on the OR bed
  b. When the patient enters the OR
  c. When waiting in the holding area
  d. When taken to the recovery area or PACU

Question 2

The circulating nurse should assess a patient for which type of injury before entering the OR?
 
  a. Medication error
  b. Wrong IV site
  c. Skin injury
  d. Sharp object



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The intraoperative phase begins with the patient on the OR bed and continues until the patient is transported to the PACU.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Skin injuries can be caused by many things in the OR. The nurse should assess the skin before and after the procedure to make sure no damage has been done.




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