Which is an advantage of using disposable products in the OR?
a. Disposable products are used once with an assurance of safety and effectiveness.
b. Disposable products decrease the amount of biodegradable waste produced by the OR.
c. Cross-contamination is inevitable.
d. A defect in one may mean the entire lot is defective.
ANS: A
Because the product has not been used on other patients, the possibility of infection is reduced and a savings may be noted because the cost of having central services personnel reprocess the item is eliminated.
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