American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Phlebotomy Practice Exam

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When hair removal is necessary at an operative site, which approach best reduces skin trauma and surgical-site infection risk?

Shave the site with a razor the evening before surgery Apply depilatory cream after sterile draping Use clippers as close to the procedure time as practical Remove all hair from the entire anatomic region

Correct Answer:

Use clippers as close to the procedure time as practical

Explanation:

When hair removal is necessary, clipping rather than razor shaving minimizes microscopic skin injury. Removal should be limited to the necessary area and performed near the time of surgery.

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