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bclement10

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Because of the legal implications of this document, it must be signed by the physician, the patient, and a witness. This document is called a(n) __________________. Without this signed document, surgery cannot proceed.
 
  A. surgical count sheet C. advance directive
  B. informed consent D. operative record

Question 2

________ are performed by two people during any surgery in which an item can be lost inside of the patient.
 
  A. X-rays C. Negligent acts
  B. Extra precautions D. Surgical counts



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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