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on: Jul 18, 2018
Antiembolic stockings, with or without a sequential pneumatic compression device are placed on the patient's legs to prevent venous stasis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

During a cardiac arrest in the OR, the scrub person must always remain sterile.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Antiembolic stockings or sequential compression devices are used to prevent venous stasis, thrombosis, and DVT during long procedures.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
The scrub person should stay sterile if possible, but it may be necessary to break scrub and be the runner when support staff is minimal.


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