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Metzenbaum, tenotomy, and Potts-Smith are examples of which type of instrument?

Where should the biological test pack be placed on the steam sterilization cart for the first run of the day?

A patient is scheduled for a lumbar discectomy. Where is the patient intubated before being transferred to the operating room bed?

What is a potential risk of placing surgical instruments of dissimilar metallic type together in a washer sterilizer cycle?

The biological indicator (BI) for the steam sterilization method is:

Any area that is considered contaminated:

How long should the steam biological indicator be incubated before the reading is recorded?

Which anatomical structure must be approximated/closed after a colectomy to prevent herniation of abdominal contents?

A large superficial vein in the lower extremity, which begins in the foot and extends up the medial side of the leg, the knee, and the thigh, is called the:

The function of the trachea is to: