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madam-professor

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It is acceptable to use a hemostat to load a blade onto a knife handle.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

A number 10, 11, or 15 blade is the most commonly used blade to make initial skin incisions.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

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Scalpel blades should be set in their handle using a heavy instrument such as a hemostat, not a needle holder or fingers.

Answer to Question 2

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Number 10 blades are often used to open the skin. Number 11 blades can make the initial skin puncture for tiny incisions. A number 15 blade can be used for a shallow skin incision.




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