Manual retractors come in different shapes and sizes. They are held by the first or second assistant

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
Manual retractors are often used in pairs, and they are held by the first or second assistant. Before holding a retractor, make sure it is in your scope of practice or facility policy for your position.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

What review of systems level is reflected in the following documentation:

Patient reports no fever or chills. All other review of systems is negative in detail. a. None (N/A) b. Pertinent c. Extended d. Complete

Health Professions

The 46 chromosomes in the DNA blueprint of every individual is called the genome

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Health Professions

Consider the following two prehension situations: a person reaches to pick up a cup to: (a) drink from it; (b) move it to a different location on the table. The kinematic characteristics of the transport phase for these two situations would:

A. Not be predictable B. Be similar C. Be different D. Depend on the color of the cup

Health Professions

Healthy individuals have built-in defenses that make them resistant to pathogens and the diseases they cause. This resistance to disease is called _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions