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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test

Category - Intraoperative

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Which of the following surgical areas is considered dirty and should be cleaned last when preparing a patient for surgery?
  1. Eyes
  2. Genitalia
  3. Popliteal region
  4. Feet
Explanation
Answer: B-The genitalia are considered to be a dirty area, meaning they should be cleaned last as part of surgical preparation. When cleaning the genitalia during a skin prep, the tech should clean outward from the midline, extending onto the thighs. They should then clean the genitalia last, using a separate sponge.
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