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What is the main advantage of bipolar electrosurgery over monopolar electrosurgery?
What is the main advantage of bipolar electrosurgery over monopolar electrosurgery?
- It reduces the risk of patient burns (correct)
- It is more effective for cutting and coagulating large bleeding areas
- It uses higher voltages
- It is more versatile
What is the purpose of the oscillator circuit in an electrosurgery machine?
What is the purpose of the oscillator circuit in an electrosurgery machine?
- To produce the cut and coagulation waveforms (correct)
- To amplify the energy level
- To ground the machine
- To test the machine
Why should the return electrode pad be placed on fleshy portions of the body?
Why should the return electrode pad be placed on fleshy portions of the body?
- To reduce the risk of burns (correct)
- To increase the effectiveness of the surgery
- To increase the risk of burns
- To reduce the effectiveness of the surgery
What is the purpose of a transformer in an electrosurgery tester device?
What is the purpose of a transformer in an electrosurgery tester device?
What is the main difference between monopolar and bipolar electrosurgery?
What is the main difference between monopolar and bipolar electrosurgery?
What is a common injury that can occur due to electrosurgery?
What is a common injury that can occur due to electrosurgery?
What is the primary function of electrosurgery generators?
What is the primary function of electrosurgery generators?
What is the frequency range of the high-density current generated by electrosurgery generators?
What is the frequency range of the high-density current generated by electrosurgery generators?
What is the formula for power dissipated in tissue during electrosurgery?
What is the formula for power dissipated in tissue during electrosurgery?
What type of waveform is used for coagulation in electrosurgery?
What type of waveform is used for coagulation in electrosurgery?
What is the purpose of the on/off coagulation pulse in electrosurgery?
What is the purpose of the on/off coagulation pulse in electrosurgery?
What type of electrosurgery can be used for multiple modalities including cut, blend, desiccation, and fulguration?
What type of electrosurgery can be used for multiple modalities including cut, blend, desiccation, and fulguration?
