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Surgical Technologist Exam Prep

Category - Surgical Technologist

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When preparing a frozen section for laboratory analysis, what must the nurse do to prepare a specimen?
  1. Place the frozen section in a sterile bowl of saline.
  2. Keep the frozen section in a container of formaldehyde.
  3. Place the frozen section on a damp towel.
  4. Carry the frozen section by hand to pathology.
Explanation
Answer: C-When preparing this type of specimen, the nurse should place the frozen section on a damp towel until it is ready for transport. A frozen section is typically analyzed during the surgical procedure and must be in an available state for the lab to work with. This provides quick results that can be reported to the surgeon during the procedure.
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