What Must You Always Check Prior to Performing Any Procedure

question 51

Multiple Choice

What must you always check prior to performing any procedure on a patient?

• A)The patient's name and identification number
• B)The method of payment for the procedure
• C)The name of the physician who ordered the test
• D)The availability of a patient gown

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Amygdala

A structure within the brain that is involved in processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure, and plays a key role in memory, decision-making, and emotional reactions.

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A neural pathway in the brain involving the transmission of dopamine and implicated in the regulation of pleasure and reward.

Reticular Formation

The reticular formation is a complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness, sleep-wake cycles, and mediating overall levels of arousal.