Which is an example of a physical hazard in the OR?

a. Medication
b. Needlestick injury
c. Prep solution
d. Anesthesia gases


ANS: B
Physical hazards include the risk for sharps puncture, fire, tissue damage, pressure injury, burns, physical mechanical stress, electrocution, or other physiologic damage to the patient or team.

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a. arbitration and/or mediation. b. plea bargaining and/or testimony. c. incident reports and/or agreement. d. mediation and/or discovery.

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The primary frequency of vibration is called the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The planum temporal is significantly larger

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