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frankwu

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Otorhinolaryngology is the surgical treatment of the ear, nose, and throat.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The mouth is considered contaminated, so sterile equipment and a sterile technique is not necessary.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

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General otorhinolaryngologi sts are commonly called (ENT) surgeons because they treat diseases of the ear (oto), nose (rhino), and throat (laryngo). Other surgeons practice one of the other subspecialties: otology, facial surgery, or head and neck. These specialties have different training.

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ANS: F
Sterile equipment and sterile technique is preferred in order to decrease the introduction of bloodborne exogenous microorganisms in the oral cavity.




frankwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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