In the __ phase of wound healing, collagen closes the gap between tissues and scar tissue forms.
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The medical assistant must never turn his or her back on a s…
The medical assistant must never turn his or her back on a sterile field or wander away from it.
What type of wound is closed and has blood from broken vesse…
What type of wound is closed and has blood from broken vessels accumulating in the tissues?
In __, a high-frequency current is used to cut through tissu…
In __, a high-frequency current is used to cut through tissue and seal blood vessels.
A wet instrument pack is not automatically considered contam…
A wet instrument pack is not automatically considered contaminated.
A probe is used to search for foreign objects in a wound.
A probe is used to search for foreign objects in a wound.
Ethyl chloride is a topical anesthetic spray that acts as a…
Ethyl chloride is a topical anesthetic spray that acts as a vapocoolant to control pain associated with minor surgical procedures.
Local anesthetics with epinephrine are not recommended for u…
Local anesthetics with epinephrine are not recommended for use in suturing a finger laceration.
This instrument tip has a groove or hook to slide under sutu…
This instrument tip has a groove or hook to slide under sutures.
Nylon suture material is nonabsorbent and strong and has a h…
Nylon suture material is nonabsorbent and strong and has a high degree of elasticity.