Which Principle of Surgical Instrumentation in Pediatric Procedures Is Correct

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which principle of surgical instrumentation in pediatric procedures is correct?

• A)The size and weight of the instruments used are the same as the ones used for adult procedures.
• B)Surgical instruments used during pediatric procedures must be made of plastic materials to decrease their weight.
• C)Instruments not in use should never be placed on the patient during a procedure.
• D)Mosquito hemostats are rarely used to clamp vessels.

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