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Capo

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The surgeon and assistants should never take their towels from the primary sterile field.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Once the initial skin incision has been made, the scalpel must be removed from the field to avoid injuring the patient or a surgical team member.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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kjo;oj

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Answer to Question 1

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The surgeon and assistant may take their gowns from a separate table set aside to hold the gowns, but should never take towels, gowns, or gloves from the primary sterile field, to avoid contamination of the field.

Answer to Question 2

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The scrub person should not allow the scalpel to remain on the field after its use.




Capo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


jordangronback

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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