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If the surgical technologist suspects an incorrect medication has been delivered to the field, what should they do?

For which intraoperative item is it MOST essential that the surgical technologist assist in verifying documentation, lot number, and expiration date prior to placement?

Which action BEST demonstrates anticipation of the surgeon’s needs during a laparoscopic case?

Which step maintains the CORRECT sponge protocol during a procedure?

Which structure is MOST important for the technologist to identify to anticipate clamp placement during a bowel resection?

What is the CORRECT method for transporting contaminated surgical instruments after a procedure?

A patient is scheduled for an ORIF of the femur following trauma. What does ORIF stand for?

If a laser is to be used intraoperatively, which safety measure is MOST important for the technologist to enforce?

During a procedure, the technologist notices a small tear in the surgeon’s gown sleeve. What is the appropriate course of action?

A five-year-old child is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. What is the MOST important consideration for the surgical technologist to prepare for this pediatric patient?