Incisions of 5 mm made in adults for endoscopic procedures do not ...

[Jipu 123]

Incisions of 5 mm made in adults for endoscopic procedures do not need to be sutured closed because they are so small.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

A patient may be at risk for hypothermia if the carbon dioxide gas is not passed through a heating and humidifying element.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
In adults, 5-mm incisions are closed at the subcutaneous level; 10-mm incisions are closed at the fascial level to prevent herniation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
The gas is delivered to the body cold at around 73.4 F or 23 C if not passed through heating and humidifying element. If the patient's core body temperature is less than 36 C, the patient is at risk for hypothermia.

[Jipu 123]

TYSM

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