A Portal of Entry May Be

question 163

Multiple Choice

A portal of entry may be:

• A)permanent, such as the mouth
• B)temporary, such as a break in the skin
• C)both A and B
• D)both A and B and constant, such as the nose

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Definitions:

Mayo Stand

A stainless steel removable instrument tray set on a movable stand that is positioned over or adjacent to a surgical site; it provides a place for sterile instruments and supplies used during surgery.

Strikethrough

Condition in which fluid is able to penetrate through a drape.

Serrations

The toothlike projections on the edge of a tool such as a knife, saw, or scissors, designed to improve cutting efficiency.

Hemostats

Surgical tools used to control bleeding by clamping blood vessels.