Which of the following is part of the proper care and handling of surgical instruments?
a. Each instrument should be inspected weekly to spot chips, breaks, cracks or imperfections.
b. Sharps and delicate instruments should be set aside and individually cleaned, then the tips protected with either an individual tip protector or a holding pouch.
c. Blood and/or tissue should be wiped off instruments intraoperatively using a sponge soaked in sterile water.
d. Forceps, clamps and other hinged instruments should be inspected for alignment of jaws and teeth for stiffness.
ANS: B, C, D
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