Author Question: Radiopaque sponges are not to be used as part of the dressing. Indicate whether the statement is ... (Read 74 times)

Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Radiopaque sponges are not to be used as part of the dressing.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Hypothermia increases cellular metabolism as the body attempts to increase its warmth during a surgical procedure.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

mirabriestensky · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Radiopaque sponges are not used because they could distort a postoperative radiograph or cause an incorrect count if the incision needed to be reopened.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Cooling of body tissues to a temperature as low as 78.8 F (26 C) in adults and large children and 68 F (20 C) in infants and small children, well below normal limits, decreases cellular metabolism and thereby decreases the need for oxygen by tissues. The decreased requirement for oxygen decreases bleeding. Hypothermia lowers blood pressure to slow the circulation and increases the viscosity of blood.