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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test

Category - Intraoperative

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Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of using skin staples to close a surgical wound?
  1. The skin stapler is difficult to load and to use.
  2. Staples leave large scars at the incision site.
  3. Staples must be removed after approximately one week.
  4. Using the skin stapler requires advanced certification.
Explanation
Answer: C-Skin staples must be removed approximately one week after the surgical procedure. This process requires a staple remover but typically produces only mild discomfort for the patient. A skin stapler is fast and easy to use and leaves only small scars at the location of the staples over the incision line.
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