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Which is most appropriate to use to place a blade into a scalpel handle?

What is “B” pointing to?

During surgery, an additional analgesic must be administered intraoperatively in the sterile field. Which step is performed by the sterile surgical technician (as opposed to the circulating technician)?

Where is arrow “1” pointing to?

Which is the appropriate first step in the closed gloving technique?

At the end of surgery, just before closing the site, the sponges are counted and one seems to be missing. Which step should be taken next?

What is an advantage of using brushless rub instead of a traditional hand scrub technique?

A veterinary technician wants to eat a meal of substance before heading into the surgery room for a long morning of work. Which is the most appropriate breakfast for him to eat?

What is “4” pointing to?

Where should the circulating surgical technician stand while helping the scrubbed-in person gown?