Which of the following should you do when assisting a physician during a surgical procedure?

A. cover the open items that are not being used with a paper towel
B. hand the physician items outside the sterile field with the tips of the transfer forceps
C. hand the items to the physician without gloves on
D. avoid touching anything in the sterile field


D. avoid touching anything in the sterile field

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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When spread over the inhabitants of the United States, fallout from nuclear weapons tests and other environmental sources along with other manmade radiations contributes

a. only a small portion of 0.1 mSv to the equivalent dose of each person. b. a dose of approximately 1.5 mSv to the equivalent dose of each person. c. a dose of approximately 3.2 mSv to the equivalent dose of each person. d. a dose of approximately 6.3 mSv to the equivalent dose of each person.

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A(n) ________ patient is one that has been seen by the physician within the past three years. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A condition that is of sudden onset or that suddenly becomes much worse is considered a(n) ________.

A. subchronic condition B. erratic condition C. acute condition D. intermittent condition E. chronic condition

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