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kamilo84

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on: Jul 18, 2018
A trocar is an assembly instrument used to cut through tissue for access to fluid or a body cavity.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

What kind of current used in electrosurgery increases to produce an intense heat that sears the ends of small or moderate vessels?
 
  a. Moderate
  b. Coagulating
  c. Cutting
  d. Blended


Fayaz00962

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

ANS: T
A trocar has two parts (an obturator and a sheath). The assembly may be needed to cut through tissues for access to a body cavity or to access fluid.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The coagulating current is an intense heat produced to seal small to moderate vessels on contact. The current is continuous, but diminishes for short gaps of time.


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