How Often Is Assessment of a Patient in the PACU

question 38

Multiple Choice

How often is assessment of a patient in the PACU or recovery room documented?

• A) Every 5 minutes
• B) Every 15 minutes
• C) Every 30 minutes
• D) Hourly

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Definitions:

Composite Rate

A single interest rate that reflects the combination of rates applied to several different financial transactions or loans.

Residual Value

The anticipated final value of an asset after its period of utility has ended.

Sum-Of-The-Years'-Digits

A depreciation method that accelerates the expense recognition, based on a descending fraction of the sum of the year digits.

Depreciation Expense

Apportioning the expenditure of a substantial asset over its operational life.