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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test

Category - Emergencies

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What is the purpose of critical incident stress debriefing for a patient with an adverse outcome?
  1. To discuss painful feelings related to the situation.
  2. To talk about what interventions were incorrect when caring for the patient.
  3. To protect the techs and physicians involved from liability.
  4. To give caregivers involved in the situation time off from work.
Explanation
Answer: A-The purpose of a critical incident stress debriefing is to discuss painful feelings related to a situation with an adverse outcome. When a patient dies tragically or a particularly difficult situation is encountered, healthcare providers may struggle with feelings of helplessness or grief over the situation. Critical incident stress debriefing allows those involved to share their feelings in an effort to cope with the situation.
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