Which of the Following Actions Best Describes an Element of the Perioperative

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions best describes an element of the perioperative nursing assessment?

• A) Scanning the surgical schedule for the day before morning report.
• B) Reading the pick/preference list attached to the case cart.
• C) Reviewing the patient medical record.
• D) Studying an on-line tutorial about the intended surgical procedure.

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Definitions:

Capital D Deaf

A term used within the Deaf community to denote cultural identification and pride in being deaf, as opposed to simply the inability to hear.

American Sign Language

A complete, natural language that utilizes hand movements, gestures, and facial expressions for communication, primarily used by the deaf community in the United States.

Deaf Culture

A set of social beliefs, behaviors, art, literary traditions, history, values, and shared institutions of communities that are influenced by deafness and which use sign languages as the main means of communication.

Interpreting Needs

The requirement for translation or explanation of spoken or signed languages, particularly in contexts where communication barriers exist.