Always use the highest setting of current when beginning a ...

[magmichele12]

Always use the highest setting of current when beginning a procedure that uses electrosurgery so that the surgeon has the maximum available power to cut or coagulate tissue.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which is an advantage of using lasers in the perioperative setting?
 
  a. Low start-up cost for a facility laser program
  b. Extra training or credentialing of staff not required
  c. Minimal postoperative pain and scarring
  d. Hospital setting required for most cases

[Galvarado142]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
A safe general rule for the circulating nurse is to start with the lowest setting of current that accomplishes the desired degree of coagulating or cutting and then increase the current at the surgeon's request.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Thermal effect on surrounding tissue is minimal with laser use. Essentially no permanent thermal necrosis of tissue occurs beyond 100 mm from the edge of the area incised. This minimizes postoperative pain. Healing occurs promptly and postoperative edema, sloughing of tissue, pain, and scarring are minimal.