4.
The team member who brings the patient into the operating room loosens the
sheets covering the patient before transporting him into the room. Why?
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5.
What determines the size (length) of hemostat used in a laparotomy as
described in this subcourse?
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6.
What is subcutaneous tissue?
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7.
What is the "skin knife" used for in a laparotomy?
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8.
When handing an instrument to the surgeon, the scrub snags his gloves. What
action is taken by the scrub?
a.
Discard instrument, gown, and gloves. Replace with fresh gown and gloves
and fresh instrument.
b.
Discard gown and gloves and replace with fresh gown and gloves.
c.
Discard instrument and change gloves.
9.
Why does the circulator decontaminate the floor and walls immediately during
the operation if they are contaminated by blood or other organic material?
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