Which instrument can be a fire hazard if oxygen builds up under the drapes?

a. Microscope
b. Scissors
c. Cautery
d. Forceps


ANS: C
Care is taken not to permit the use of cautery in an oxygen rich environment. If the oxygen builds up under the drapes it can become combustible.

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a. Hemovac b. Jackson-Pratt c. Penrose d. Stryker

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When reporting a chiropractic manipulation that uses short-lever specific contact, the character 6 value is _______

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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