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86. Which of the following conditions would be an indication of the need for a penrose drain?
  1. Eye enucleation
  2. Ear hematoma
  3. Any normal surgical incision
  4. A wound that has un-obliterated dead space
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87. Electrocoagulation uses electrical waves to produce protein coagulation of the blood elements. Which of the following statements is correct regarding electrocoagulation?
  1. It can replace the need for ligation in major surgeries.
  2. It should only be used on vessels larger than 1.5 mm.
  3. Current can be applied directly to the vessel from the hand piece tip, regardless of blood or fluid.
  4. It should only be used on vessels smaller than 1.5 mm.
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88. The surgical assistant is often responsible for maintaining hemostasis during surgery. Hemostasis can be obtained by:
  1. Increasing the drip rate of IV fluids
  2. The administration of Acepromazine
  3. Applying sustained pressure through gauze sponges
  4. Capillary lavage
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89. Of the different types of gloving techniques, which one has the advantage of minimizing the chance of contamination, due to the outside of the gloves never touching the skin?
  1. Open Gloving
  2. Closed Gloving
  3. Double Gloving
  4. Operational Gloving
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90. During a surgical procedure, in what manner should instruments be passed to the surgeon?
  1. Body first
  2. Handle first
  3. In any order, so long as asepsis is maintained
  4. During a quick scrub that is done whenever a team member must enter the surgical area quickly
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