Ideally, When Should High-Risk Surgical Patients Be Oriented to Incentive

question 36

Multiple Choice

Ideally, when should high-risk surgical patients be oriented to incentive spirometry?

• A) Postoperatively, after full recovery from the anesthesia
• B) Preoperatively, before undergoing the surgical procedure
• C) Postoperatively, while they are still in the recovery room
• D) Postoperatively, but no sooner than 24 hr after surgery

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Definitions:

Synchronization

The process of making two or more things happen at the same time and speed.

Team Interaction

The process of team members exchanging information, ideas, and feedback through various forms of communication, which influences team dynamics and performance.

TMS

stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain.

Team Training

It is a structured program designed to enhance team performance and coherence through teaching collective skills, communication, and problem-solving strategies.