A Patient with Complicated Diabetes Is Scheduled for a Below

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient with complicated diabetes is scheduled for a below the knee amputation at 7 AM. The surgical team adheres to the 2012 National Patient Safety Goals by implementing which protocols? (select all that apply)

• A) The surgical team asks the patient to verify his or her name, type of surgery, and limb to be removed.
• B) Ask each member of the surgical team to provide a copy of licensure and, if applicable, certification to patient and family.
• C) The surgical team uses the chart number and name/hospital number to ensure they have the correct patient.
• D) Mark the procedure site with "X" and again ask the patient to verify correct site.
• E) After arrival in the operating room, perform a "time-out" for final identification of patient and operative site along with agreement of what procedure is scheduled.

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Definitions:

Leadership Role

A position or function in which an individual guides or influences a group towards accomplishing goals.

Stage

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Storming

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Unnecessary Use

Utilization of resources, items, or services in situations where they are not needed, leading to waste or inefficiency.