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imowrer

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At what time of day should diabetic patients be scheduled for surgical procedures?
 
  a. Middle of day
  b. Late afternoon
  c. Early in the day
  d. Last case of the day

Question 2

What does the no-touch technique mean?
 
  a. The skin over the site of a tumor is not cleaned or prepped before the procedure.
  b. Vigorous scrubbing is needed to clean and prep the skin over a tumor site.
  c. The tumor is handled as little as possible during its removal.
  d. The skin over the tumor site is to be manipulated before prepping.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Scheduling diabetic patients early in the day minimizes the period during which oral intake is restricted.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
With vascular tumors, manipulation during positioning or skin preparation could cause vascular complications such as emboli or hemorrhage. The tumor is handled as little as possible to avoid any complications.



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