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colton

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When instructing patients in the use of axillary crutches, which of the following is most important?
 a. Know all the crutch gaits.
  b. Use the armpits for half the weight.
  c. Wear platform, nonskid shoes.
  d. Put all weight on hands.

Question 2

An ultrasonic cleaner is preferred to hand scrubbing because it ___________.
 a. uses sound waves to reach all areas of the instruments
  b. uses a cavitation process
  c. is safer for the auxiliary
  d. all of the above



InfiniteSteez

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d
RATIONALE: An ultrasonic cleaner is preferred to hand scrubbing because it uses sound waves to reach all areas of the instruments, uses a cavitation process, and is safer for the auxiliary.



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