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Bob-Dole

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While a patient is under general anesthesia, it is a good practice to keep the patient's eyes open to prevent a corneal tear or abrasion.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disease.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
If the eyes are not closed, eyes can be injured from irritating anesthetics or facemasks or from drying or scratching of the cornea. Also, patients with protruding eyes or those in the prone position are at risk for eye injury.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
Sickle cell anemia is a hemolytic blood disorder inherited from a parent with one abnormal gene.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 18, 2018
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