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When holding a suction wand 1 cm from the surgical site, what is the approximate percentage of surgical plume is effectively evacuated?

When using an ultrasonic cleaner, which of the following should be done FIRST?

During dissection of the cystic duct and artery in an open cholecystectomy, which of the following instruments is necessary?

When preparing surgical specimens, in addition to the surgical technologist, who else is responsible for accurately labeling the specimen?

During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon determines that the procedure will convert to an open case. Which of the following incisions is preferred for access?

A plastic surgeon performs surgery PRIMARILY on which of the following anatomical systems?

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?