In a surgical procedure on a severely injured trauma patient, which of the following measures is of utmost importance?
a. performing accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts
b. prepping all traumatic wounds with a pulse lavage device
c. keeping the patient's spine in alignment during changes in position
d. keeping the patient's body temperature well below 35C (95F).
Question 2
To preserve evidence in a criminal case, what might be done to the patient's hands if the patient does not require surgery?
a. A hand sanitizer is rubbed into the skin of the hands.
b. Bags are placed around the hands and taped in place.
c. Sterile oversized gloves are placed on both hands.
d. A surgical scrub brush and water are used to 2 inches above the elbows.
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