Which area would NOT be found in an ambulatory surgery setting?

a. Preprocedural testing and assessment area
b. Preoperative holding area
c. Intensive care unit
d. Waiting room

ANS: C
The ambulatory setting contains the following areas: PAT area, admitting area, changing rooms/lockers, preoperative holding area, ORs, PACU, and a waiting room.

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