Author Question: How should a graft be handled until the surgeon is ready to apply it? a. Leave it dry on the ... (Read 19 times)

Cooldude101 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

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.

mjenn52 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

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.