AORN-Surgical Specimens Exam with Questions and Answers

AORN-Surgical Specimens Exam with Questions and Answers Why would a patient's medical device be removed? a. Discomfort b. Manufacturer recall c. Infection d. All of the above ANSWER All of the above What is the appropriate procedures for returning an implant to the manufacturer? a. Follow the manufacturer's instructions b. Ask the manufacturer representative c. Check with the scrub nurse d. None of the above ANSWER Follow the manufacturer's instructions If the facility policy and procedure does not describe steps for handling an infectious specimen, who would you call? a. Surgeon b. Pathology department c. Scrub person d. Physical assistant ANSWER Pathology department Which of the following statements are TRUE? 1. Accurate specimen management requires effective multidisciplinary communication. 2. An error is an unintended act of omission. 3. Photographs of dermatologic lesions to be excised or biopsied can assist in site identification