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Surgical Technologist Exam Prep

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A 72-year old man is being admitted for a total hip replacement. What should the tech assess in order to prevent the most common cause of mortality associated with this procedure?
  1. Renal function
  2. Deep vein thrombosis
  3. Heart rhythm
  4. Skin turgor
Explanation
Answer: B-The tech should assess for deep vein thrombosis. A deep vein thrombosis forms as a clot, which could move through the bloodstream and lodge in the lungs. This type of complication, also called a pulmonary embolism, is the most common cause of mortality in patients undergoing hip replacement.
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