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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 ___.

At the end of each day, operating suites should undergo ___.  This process involves a more thorough cleaning of  items within the OR suite including floors, surgical lights, and equipment.