It is acceptable to flash-sterilize a prosthetic implant such as an acetabulum
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
Implants should not be flash-sterilized. Only standard cycles with correct biological monitoring should be used. Some implants cannot withstand the heat of steam sterilization. In those cases, ethylene oxide or another method is used.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The "D" in the assessment mnemonic DOTS should remind you to assess the patient for:
A) deformity. B) distracting injuries. C) dislocations. D) diaphoresis.
The best way to choose the appropriate ICD-9-CM code for a neoplasm is to use the:
a. supplemental neoplasm guide. b. Volume II table with neoplasm coding. c. Volume I table with neoplasm coding. d. alphabetic list under "tumor".
Frozen section biopsies are sent to which hospital department for analysis?
a. CT scan b. nuclear medicine c. pathology d. sterile processing