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Veterinary Technician Exam Practice Questions

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When considering proper patient draping for surgery, which of the following statements reflects proper use of the four corner draping technique?
  1. The drape should be drug along the patient's body to ensure proper placement.
  2. If the drape needs to be repositioned, it should be moved towards the sterile site.
  3. The sterile drape should be between the surgeon's sterile gown and the unsterile (undraped) surgical table.
  4. Towel clamps should be positioned so that they are lying on the patient's skin.
Explanation
Answer: C - The sterile drape should be between the surgeon's sterile gown and the unsterile (undraped) surgical table. The function of four corner draping is to separate the sterile surgical site from contaminated areas of the patient.
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