American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Phlebotomy Practice Exam

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Before an elective procedure begins, the surgical assistant notices that the consent form names the left knee but the schedule lists the right knee. What is the best action?

Proceed because the schedule is the operative authority Stop the process and have the discrepancy resolved before the procedure Ask the patient after induction which side is correct Mark both knees and let the surgeon decide in the operating room

Correct Answer:

Stop the process and have the discrepancy resolved before the procedure

Explanation:

A mismatch in patient, procedure, or site must be resolved before the operation proceeds. The team should not rely on a single document or wait until after induction to clarify a potentially wrong-site surgery.

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