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d.
the lack of assistive technology to supplement standard counting practices
Answer:
a
In an analysis of data pulled from many sentinel events, the Joint Commission
determined that having a sound policy and procedure is most important in the
prevention of RFOs. Education about the count policy and periodic evaluations
of the staff's count practices help ensure that everyone is following the guide-
lines and there is no variation.
Besides counting before the incision, you should
count sponges, sharps and instruments __________.
a.
before the closure of a cavity within a cavity
b.
before wound closure begins and at skin closure
c.
when scrub or nursing personnel change
d.
all of the above
Answer:
d
Conduct counts before the beginning of the case, before the beginning of closure
and before closing a cavity, such as the stomach or bladder. Empower every
team member to request a count at any time.
Which statement regarding
technological counting aids is not true?
a.
count-assistive systems detect more count
discrepancies involving sponges than manual counting
b.
technology aids are more reliable than manual counting
methods and could safely be relied on solely for count procedures
c.
weigh the cost-per-case ($10 to $15) of assistive technologies against an RFO's
economic impact
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