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Cooldude101

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How should a graft be handled until the surgeon is ready to apply it?
 
  a. Leave it dry on the corner of the table.
  b. Keep the graft moist on a separate sterile graft table.
  c. Place it on the mayo stand.
  d. Place it in an ice basin.

Question 2

Which statement would not be included in the plan of care for a patient undergoing a procedure involving a tissue allograft?
 
  a. A dark antiseptic agent, such as Betadine, is used to prep the skin in the sterile field.
  b. Hypothermia is to be avoided.
  c. The patient is positioned on a gel mattress to prevent pressure sores.
  d. Donor and recipient sites are draped separately.



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mjenn52

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Most grafts are prepared on a separate sterile table and kept moist with normal saline until ready for use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The skin is prepped with a colorless agent in order to assess the true skin color and to assess the vascularity of the donor tissue.




Cooldude101

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Gracias!


nyrave

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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