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In the __ phase of wound healing, collagen closes the gap between tissues and scar tissue forms.

The medical assistant must never turn his or her back on a sterile field or wander away from it.

What type of wound is closed and has blood from broken vessels accumulating in the tissues?

In __, a high-frequency current is used to cut through tissue and seal blood vessels.

A wet instrument pack is not automatically considered contaminated.

A probe is used to search for foreign objects in a wound.

Ethyl chloride is a topical anesthetic spray that acts as a vapocoolant to control pain associated with minor surgical procedures.

Local anesthetics with epinephrine are not recommended for use in suturing a finger laceration.

This instrument tip has a groove or hook to slide under sutures.

Nylon suture material is nonabsorbent and strong and has a high degree of elasticity.