When Time Is Calculated for Anesthesia Services, the Time Begins

question 30

Multiple Choice

When time is calculated for anesthesia services, the time begins when:

• A)the patient arrives in the operating room
• B)the anesthesiologist begins preparing the patient for anesthesia
• C)the anesthesiologist begins to administer the anesthesia
• D)the surgeon makes the first incision

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Definitions:

Materials

The raw substances used in the manufacturing process to create products or are part of the final product.

Direct Labor

The wages and benefits paid to employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Overhead Costs

Indirect costs or expenses related to the operation of a business that are not directly tied to a specific product or service, such as utilities, rent, and administrative expenses.

Work in Process

Work in process (WIP) refers to the materials and labor that are in the process of being manufactured but are not yet completed goods.