Number the Sequence of Critical Steps for Receiving,checking,and Verifying the Transplant

question 20

Essay

Number the sequence of critical steps for receiving,checking,and verifying the transplant organ.
A.The organ arrives at the OR.
B.The circulating nurse and a second RN verify the organ tag with the preliminary crossmatch report to ensure the following match:the recorded ABO type of the recipient is the same or is compatible with the recorded ABO type of the donor,the UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing)number on the organ is the same as the UNOS number on the Preliminary Crossmatch Report.The two RNs then identify the patient according to hospital policy and sign the Transplant Verification form.
C.The transplant surgeon verifies that the UNOS number on the Preliminary Crossmatch Report is the same as the UNOS number on either the organ container or the paperwork provided and verifies the compatibility of the organ and the patient by ABO blood type.The transplant surgeon signs the Transplant Verification form.
D.The Transplant Verification form and Preliminary Crossmatch Report are placed on the permanent part of the patient's medical record.
E.Crossmatch and ABO reports from the human leukocyte lab and blood bank are received.
F.The Transplant Verification form (deceased donor)is attached to the record.
G.Once the patient is taken into the OR,a time-out is taken with the OR team according to OR policy and procedure.
H.The OR charge nurse verifies the recipient's preliminary crossmatch and ABO report.
I.The circulating nurse identifies the box with a recipient patient label.

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Definitions:

Acetyl CoA

A critical molecule involved in metabolism, linking the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to energy production.

Oxaloacetate

A four-carbon molecule that participates in the citric acid cycle and gluconeogenesis within cells.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide.

Mitochondria

Cellular organelles often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, where respiration and energy production occur.