A narcotic is a drug characterized by: A. its ability to produce narcosis
B. its ability to keep one awake
C. its ability to disturb sleep
D. its ability to prevent sleep

Apatient was improperty positioned during a surgical procedure and suffered continual muscle compression. which of the following emergency procedures should the surgical technologist anticipate to relieve pressure of the deep tissues? a. embolectomy b. osteotomy c. fasciotomy d. phlebectomy