Question
When dissecting the specimen, how would you use a scalpel? (Choose all of the correct answers).
Responses
By cutting back and forth like I’m about to eat a steak
By cutting back and forth like I’m about to eat a steak
Making shallow cuts in one direction
Making shallow cuts in one direction
Cutting away from myself and/or another person
Cutting away from myself and/or another person
Holding the scalpel like a pencil
Responses
By cutting back and forth like I’m about to eat a steak
By cutting back and forth like I’m about to eat a steak
Making shallow cuts in one direction
Making shallow cuts in one direction
Cutting away from myself and/or another person
Cutting away from myself and/or another person
Holding the scalpel like a pencil
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When using a scalpel for dissection, the correct practices to ensure safety and effectiveness would include:
1. **Making shallow cuts in one direction** – This technique helps maintain control and precision during dissection.
2. **Cutting away from myself and/or another person** – This is a crucial safety practice to prevent accidental injury.
3. **Holding the scalpel like a pencil** – This grip allows for better maneuverability and control, which is important during detailed dissection work.
The option **"By cutting back and forth like I’m about to eat a steak"** is not a safe or effective method for using a scalpel and should be avoided.
1. **Making shallow cuts in one direction** – This technique helps maintain control and precision during dissection.
2. **Cutting away from myself and/or another person** – This is a crucial safety practice to prevent accidental injury.
3. **Holding the scalpel like a pencil** – This grip allows for better maneuverability and control, which is important during detailed dissection work.
The option **"By cutting back and forth like I’m about to eat a steak"** is not a safe or effective method for using a scalpel and should be avoided.