A nonsterile pneumatic tourniquet cuff is placed before the skin prep to control bleeding during the surgical procedure

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
A nonsterile tourniquet cuff is placed around an extremity before the skin prep and covered with an impervious drape.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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