Which Statement Is Not True About Informed Consent for Surgery

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true about informed consent for surgery?

• A) The medical assistant is responsible for obtaining the patient's consent to treatment.
• B) The patient must understand the potential risks and benefits of the surgery.
• C) The patient must understand the possible risks of any alternative treatment.
• D) The patient cannot give consent if he or she has received preoperative medication.

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Definitions:

Dipeptide

A molecule consisting of two amino acids linked by a single peptide bond.

Val-Tyr

A dipeptide composed of the amino acids valine and tyrosine, often used in biochemical studies.

Disulfide Linkage

A covalent bond formed between two sulfur atoms, often found in proteins to stabilize their three-dimensional structure.

Oxidized

The process or state in which an atom, ion, or molecule loses electrons, often making it more reactive.