The Control Environment Helps to Set the Foundation for Effective

question 92

True/False

The control environment helps to set the foundation for effective internal control and provides discipline and structure.

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Definitions:

Intraoperative Phase

The intraoperative phase is the period during a surgical procedure, starting from when the patient is taken into the operating room to when the surgery is completed and the patient is ready to be moved to recovery.

Sterile Field

A specific area, typically in a medical setting, kept free of all microorganisms to prevent infection during procedures.

Patient Safety

A healthcare discipline focused on minimizing harm to patients through the prevention, reduction, reporting, and analysis of medical error.

Anticoagulant

A substance that prevents the clotting of blood, used therapeutically to prevent or treat thrombosis and embolism.