Equipment with the Highest Potential for Serving as Ignition Sources

question 32

Multiple Choice

Equipment with the highest potential for serving as ignition sources in surgical fires include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) electrosurgical units
• B) fiber-optic light cables
• C) laser fibers or beams
• D) phacoemulsification probes

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Definitions:

Apical Pulse

The pulse felt at the apex of the heart or the point of maximum impulse, an indicator of the actual heartbeat rate.

Hypothermia

A medical condition characterized by a drop in body temperature below the normal range, requiring prompt medical intervention.

Narcotic Medication

Drugs that relieve pain, induce sleep, and can alter mood or behaviour, often with the potential for addiction and abuse.

Rectal Thermometer

A device used to measure body temperature via the rectum, providing a highly accurate reading.