When Assisting in Surgery,what Should You Use to Mop Excessive

question 19

Multiple Choice

When assisting in surgery,what should you use to mop excessive blood?

• A) paper towels
• B) a sterile cloth
• C) cotton balls
• D) gauze sponges

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Definitions:

Glossopharyngeal

The ninth cranial nerve, which is involved in tasting, swallowing, and the gag reflex, as well as controlling some muscles and salivary glands.

Trigeminal

Pertaining to the trigeminal nerve, which is the fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Cranial Nerve

One of twelve pairs of nerves that originate in the brain and primarily serve the head and neck (except the vagus nerve which extends to the abdomen).

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.