Asked by Finnessa Randall on May 25, 2024
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The most commonly used antiseptic for minor surgery is ____.
A) Betadine
B) Xylocaine
C) epinephrine
D) hydrogen peroxide
E) isopropyl alcohol
Antiseptic
A substance that reduces the risk of infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, often used on living tissue or skin.
Minor Surgery
Surgical procedures that are less invasive and typically carry a lower risk, often performed in an outpatient setting.
Betadine
A brand name for a type of antiseptic used to prevent infection in wounds, containing the active ingredient povidone-iodine.
- Gain insight into the steps necessary for preparing a patient for surgery, highlighting the preoperative and postoperative care procedures.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the steps necessary for preparing a patient for surgery, highlighting the preoperative and postoperative care procedures.
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