Which Member of the Surgical Team Is Ultimately Responsible for Obtaining

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which member of the surgical team is ultimately responsible for obtaining a written, informed surgical consent from a patient?

• A) anesthesia provider
• B) circulating RN
• C) surgeon
• D) surgical technologist

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Definitions:

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Wage Increase

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Total Payroll

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