Scenario #4A new piece of equipment has been introduced into your department. The equipment will be used in the patient care environment. What are your obligations prior to using the new equipment?

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Scenario #4

A new piece of equipment has been introduced into your department. The equipment will be used in the patient care environment. What are your obligations prior to using the new equipment?

Please select the single best answer

	Once the new equipment is available, you can use it immediately in the patient care environment.
	Experiment with the equipment in a test environment before actually using it in the patient care environment.
	Read the instruction manual. You are then ready to use the equipment in the patient care environment.
	Ensure that you have received training on the use of the equipment and have demonstrated competence before using the equipment in the patient care environment.