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Which phase of care includes the time from when the client is admitted to the surgical unit until they are transported to the operating room?
Which phase of care includes the time from when the client is admitted to the surgical unit until they are transported to the operating room?
Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a diseased body part, such as the gallbladder?
Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a diseased body part, such as the gallbladder?
Which type of surgery is performed when surgical intervention is the preferred treatment for a condition that is not imminently life-threatening, but intended to improve the client's life?
Which type of surgery is performed when surgical intervention is the preferred treatment for a condition that is not imminently life-threatening, but intended to improve the client's life?
Which type of surgery involves a high degree of risk due to factors such as complexity, prolonged duration, large blood loss, or involvement of vital organs?
Which type of surgery involves a high degree of risk due to factors such as complexity, prolonged duration, large blood loss, or involvement of vital organs?
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Which routine diagnostic procedure evaluates kidney function prior to surgery?
Which routine diagnostic procedure evaluates kidney function prior to surgery?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three things a nurse's signature confirms when witnessing a patient's consent?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three things a nurse's signature confirms when witnessing a patient's consent?
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Who is responsible for dealing with the management of unsterile activities in the operating area?
Who is responsible for dealing with the management of unsterile activities in the operating area?
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In the case of an unconscious severely injured person who needs immediate treatment to save their life, what action will doctors take?
In the case of an unconscious severely injured person who needs immediate treatment to save their life, what action will doctors take?
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Which type of anesthesia causes loss of sensation, loss of consciousness, and skeletal muscle relaxation?
Which type of anesthesia causes loss of sensation, loss of consciousness, and skeletal muscle relaxation?
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What is the purpose of an endotracheal tube placed during IV induction of anesthesia?
What is the purpose of an endotracheal tube placed during IV induction of anesthesia?
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What type of blockage can spinal anesthesia cause, especially when used for lower extremity surgeries?
What type of blockage can spinal anesthesia cause, especially when used for lower extremity surgeries?
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What complication involves protrusion of organs through a wound opening along with dehiscence?
What complication involves protrusion of organs through a wound opening along with dehiscence?
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