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Sterile items and individuals may ____.

A hematoma may become a reservoir for infection. If continuous production of serum or serosanguineous fluid is anticipated, a(n) ____ is used during wound closure.

If the surgical technologist contaminates both layers of  his/her gloves during a surgical procedure, a sterile team member must re-glove him or her.

The second stage of wound healing is the _____ stage or tissue formation phase. It lasts from 5 to 20 days, and during this phase the actual repair of tissue takes place.

Avitene is a form of ____.

_________ suture needles may be used to approximate blood vessels and other circular structures.

 Bipolar cautery requires a dispersive pad.

Which of the following is a post-loss risk management objective? 

Wounds with blood or fluid pockets have a higher incidence of a post-surgical infection.

Even if there is no visible sign of a tear, if a glove is thought to have been punctured, it should be changed.