The Intraoperative Activity That Is Performed by the Perioperative Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

The intraoperative activity that is performed by the perioperative nurse and is specific to the circulating function is

• A) admitting, identifying, and assessing the patient.
• B) counting sponges, needles, and surgical instruments.
• C) passing instruments to the surgeon and assistants.
• D) preparing the instrument table and sterile equipment.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue remaining after deducting the variable costs, indicating the contribution towards the fixed costs and profits.

Annual Production

The total quantity of goods or output produced by a company in a year.

Variable Cost

A cost that varies in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales volume, such as materials and labor used in production.

Idle Capacity

Resources available for use that are not currently being utilized in the production process.