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What does the acronym TM stand for in otorhinolaryngology surgery?

At the conclusion of a surgical case, how should the surgical technologist aid in reducing bioburden on instruments as the FIRST step in the sterilization cycle?

Which of the following supplies should be pulled by the surgicaltechnologist for a thoracic procedure?

A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a safety precaution, the surgical technologist should have which of the following special equipment open and available?

When infection is present, the MOST commonly used suture is

Which of the following instruments is used in otorhinolaryngology surgery?

Prior to the closure of an arteriotomy, which of the following solutions should the surgical technologist have ready for irrigation of the operative

Which of the following is a tonsillolith?

A surgeon repeatedly asks the surgical technologist to refill the 10 cc syringe with local anesthetic. If the surgical technologist refilled the syringe three times and there was 5 cc left in the syringe, how much anesthetic was used?

Which of the following items should be disposed of in an appropriate sharps container?