Which is the appropriate way to cleanse an area before surgery? 

A. Place a sterile towel around the surgical site
B. Cleanse the surgical site with alcohol
C. Begin at the outer edges of the surgical site and work inward
D. Clean an area at least 2 inches larger than the surgical site
E. Clean in a zigzag path across the preparation area


D. Clean an area at least 2 inches larger than the surgical site
Clean an area at least 2 inches larger than the surgical field to allow for draping without contaminating the field.

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The autonomic nervous system is a subdivision of the ________

A) parasympathetic nervous system B) peripheral nervous system C) sympathetic nervous system D) central nervous system

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Which code represents clubfoot wedge?

a. L3400 b. L3340 c. L3350 d. L3380

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Which of the following bilateral paired nerves are the largest in the body and innervate the buttocks and lower extremities?

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