Multiple Studies Have Found That Intraoperative Awareness (IOA)occurs in a Small

question 12

Multiple Choice

Multiple studies have found that intraoperative awareness (IOA) occurs in a small percentage of patients undergoing general anesthesia.Which high risk populations have more incidence of IOA?

• A) Emergent trauma and obstetric patients
• B) Pediatric patients
• C) Ambulatory surgery patients
• D) Elderly patients

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Definitions:

Variable

denotes an element, feature, or factor that can change or vary within the context of a study, experiment, or statistical analysis.

Concept

A general idea or understanding that represents a class of phenomena, objects, or events.

Disadvantaged Populations

Groups of people who face greater obstacles to health, education, and economic opportunity due to social, economic, or environmental disadvantages.

Validity

The degree to which a test or measurement accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept that it is intended to measure.