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future617RT

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A nonsterile pneumatic tourniquet cuff is placed before the skin prep to control bleeding during the surgical procedure.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The umbilicus is considered a contaminated area and should be cleaned first before the main incisional site.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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

ANS: T
A nonsterile tourniquet cuff is placed around an extremity before the skin prep and covered with an impervious drape.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
By cleaning the umbilicus first with cotton-tipped swabs, debris is prevented from contaminating the freshly prepped incisional site.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 18, 2018
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