Question

Which of the following is not a true statement concerning the procedure for a myringotomy with insertion of PE tubes?

A) The surgeon inserts an aural speculum int he ear canal
B) Fluid or pus, if present, is suctioned
C) The patient is prepped and draped according to the circulator's preference
D) The surgeon inserts the PE tube, which has been positioned on alligator ear forceps, into the incision

Answer 1

The incorrect statement about the procedure for myringotomy with insertion of PE tubes is that the patient is prepped and draped according to the circulator's preference; instead, there are standardized procedures for this process.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that is not a true statement concerning the procedure for a myringotomy with insertion of PE tubes is: C) The patient is prepped and draped according to the circulator's preference. During myringotomy procedures, the preparation and draping of a patient follow a standardized procedure to maintain sterility and optimize surgical conditions, rather than being based on the personal preference of the circulator. The correct steps in the procedure include: A) Surgeon inserts an aural speculum in the ear canal to visualize the tympanic membrane, B) If fluid or pus is present, it is suctioned to clear the area, and D) The surgeon then inserts the PE (pressure equalization) tube, which has been positioned on alligator ear forceps, into the incision made in the tympanic membrane to facilitate drainage and equalize pressure within the middle ear.