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joblessjake

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which principle of surgical instrumentation in pediatric procedures is correct?
 
  a. The size and weight of the instruments used are the same as the ones used for adult procedures.
  b. Surgical instruments used during pediatric procedures must be made of plastic materials to decrease their weight.
  c. Instruments not in use should never be placed on the patient during a procedure.
  d. Mosquito hemostats are rarely used to clamp vessels.

Question 2

Pediatric patients have a higher occurrence and frequency of malignant tumors than adults.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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mceravolo

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

ANS: C
Instruments are never laid on a patient during a procedure. An instrument's weight could restrict respiration or circulation or cause bruises. Instruments must be returned to the Mayo stand or instrument table immediately after use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Malignant tumors occur in infants and children but with minimal frequency when compared with occurrence rates for adults.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Gracias!

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