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Gina is frustrated. Each time she and her boyfriend get invited somewhere, he always shifts the focus of conversation toward himself. Whenever someone mentions a personal accomplishment, he is continually one-upping them, determined to shine an even brighter light on something he has done.  Gina’s boyfriend appears to be exhibiting which trait?

In preparation for abdominal surgery, intact skin should be washed and painted ____.

The needle holder is passed to the surgeon with the point of the needle aimed ___ the surgeon’s chest.

Because of infections, the patient may have an increased chance of partial or total separation of a layer or layers of tissue postoperatively.  This is called ___.

How many tonsil sponges are in a pack?

The method used to don gloves for patient skin prep or urinary catheterization is called ____.

The boiling point of water is 212°F.  Pressure is used to raise the temperature of steam to a level sufficient to destroy all microbial life.  How many pounds of pressure are required to achieve a temperature of 270°F?

Extremities are prepped ____.

Bioburden refers to ___.

The contamination of a person or object by another person or object is called ___.