Question

True or False: The DynaNite staples are not ready for insertion right out of the sterilized kit. The tech or surgeon must turn the knob on the DynaNite delivery device clockwise until the staple legs are open to a width equal to the pre-drilled holes. The staples legs should be in a parallel, or near parallel, position prior to insertion to facilitate compression of the osteotomy once the staple is inserted.

Answer 1

DynaNite staples are not ready for insertion right out of the sterilized kit. They need to be prepared by adjusting the staple legs' width and position before insertion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of this question is Medicine and it is at an Advanced Placement (AP) level. The question is asking about the readiness of DynaNite staples for insertion and the necessary steps to prepare them for insertion.

The statement is true. The DynaNite staples are not ready for insertion right out of the sterilized kit. The tech or surgeon must turn the knob on the DynaNite delivery device clockwise until the staple legs are open to a width equal to the pre-drilled holes. The staple legs should be in a parallel, or near parallel, position prior to insertion to facilitate compression of the osteotomy once the staple is inserted.