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Table 2 Objective knowledge items

From: Frequency of use and knowledge of the WHO-surgical checklist in Swiss hospitals: a cross-sectional online survey

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Question

Answer

Question 1:

WHO-Checklist is a synonym for Team Time Out.

False

Question 2:

The WHO-checklist does not have to be signed by every member of the team.

Correct

Question 3:

The WHO-checklist asks for the exact documentation of the number of used swabs.

False

Question 4:

The WHO-checklist exclusively addresses surgeons.

False

Question 5:

The WHO-checklist recommends an antibiotic prophylaxis within 60Ā minutes before surgery.

Correct

Question 6:

The WHO-checklist shall support inexperienced members of the team.

False

Question 7:

The WHO-checklist is a tool used to attribute mistakes and misses to specific persons.

False

Question 8:

The WHO-checklist aims at preventing accidental omissions within routine procedures.

Correct

Question 9:

The WHO-checklist aims at improving team communication.

Correct

Question 10:

The WHO-checklist may be used to document complications.

False