An Assistant May Be Needed to Properly Perform Which Type

question 56

Multiple Choice

An assistant may be needed to properly perform which type of surgical skin prep?

• A) circumferential extremity
• B) midline vertical abdominal
• C) two-step prep with scrub and paint
• D) vaginal/perineal prep in lithotomy position

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