What Is the Purpose of a Load Control Number

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a load control number?

• A)To determine which OR is being used for particular procedures
• B)To determine the time the item or instrument tray is being used
• C)To facilitate identification and retrieval of supplies if a sterilization failure occurs
• D)To track which patient is being operated on within a facility

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Definitions:

Fossa

A depression or hollow, usually in a bone.

Tuberosity

A large rounded projection on a bone, often serving as a site for muscle or ligament attachment.

Clavicle

A long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone, commonly known as the collarbone.