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Veterinary Technician

Category - Surgical

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Which is the most acceptable way to prepare an open wound for aseptic surgery without the introduction of hair and additional debris?
  1. Go ahead and clip, followed by a lavage.
  2. Cover with a sterile water-soluble lubricant and clip the surrounding hair.
  3. The wound is already contaminated so it doesn't matter.
  4. None of the above.
Explanation
Answer: B - The most acceptable way to prepare an open wound for aseptic surgery without introducing more hair and debris is to cover the wound with a sterile water-soluble lubricant. The lubricant will catch any hair or debris from entering the wound prior to the lavage and aseptic prep of the skin.
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