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CR · Critical Reasoning
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Research indicates that patients undergoing cardiac procedures whose body temperatures drop below 35 C (around 95 F) during surgery experience significantly higher rates of complications compared to those whose temperatures remain above this threshold. Therefore, it is suggested that keeping operating rooms warmer than the current standard of 20 C (around 68 F) could reduce these complication rates.
Which of the following, if true, most strongly challenges the idea that increasing operating room temperatures would lead to lower complication rates for cardiac patients?
Which of the following, if true, most strongly challenges the idea that increasing operating room temperatures would lead to lower complication rates for cardiac patients?
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A. Complication rates are generally higher in colder months compared to warmer months.
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B. Pediatric surgical units are often maintained at higher temperatures (around 23 C or 73.4 F) to protect vulnerable patients.
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C. Operating room equipment is more expensive to maintain at temperatures exceeding 20 C.
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D. Surgeons and nurses prefer working in cooler environments, typically below 22 C.
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E. As room temperatures increase beyond 20 C, both manual dexterity and cognitive function tend to decrease significantly.
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SuhaniApr 28, 2025
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