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kshipps

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Which part of the body must be protected when using lasers?
 
  a. The patient's eyes
  b. The laser has minimal effect on tissue.
  c. The caregiver's eyes
  d. The caregiver's eyes and the patient's eyes, skin, and respiratory tract

Question 2

Which type of electrosurgery unit is preferred when a patient has an implanted cardiac pacemaker?
 
  a. Bipolar unit
  b. Monopolar unit
  c. Active electrode unit
  d. No unit is to be used with a pacemaker



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Appropriate precautions must be taken when using all lasers. The caregiver must protect their eyes with special goggles. The patient's skin, eyes, respiratory tract, and tissue must be protected from thermal burns.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The bipolar unit may be used with any type of model because the current does not pass through the patient's body. The current does not pass beyond the tines of the forceps; therefore, it will not disrupt the pacemaker.



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