If a suture strand hangs oe extends over the sterile table edge, the CST in the scrub role should

A test that identifies air leaks and ineffective air removal in the steam sterilization process.

A CST has completed the surgical scrub and is ready to enter the OR to gown and glove,. What is the proper way for entering the OR suite?

An infectious protein particle that is a unique pathogenic substance containing no nucleic acid and is resistant to most forms of disinfection and sterilization normally used in the healthcare setting.

A quality control mechanism used in the process of sterilization. It consists of a closed system, containing harmless, spore forming bacteria that can be rapidly cultured after the sterilization process. The only sure way to tell if instruments are sterile.

Which area on the surgical gown is considered non-sterile?

Which of the following regulations states that blood and body fluids should be considered infectious?

Which of the following would be the correct technique when removing the sterile gown and gloves?

A middle-aged patient comes to the clinic with c/o ongoing cough for 3-4 months that is worse after lying down at night. Their physical exam is unremarkable. The nurse practitioner places which differential at the top of the list of differential diagnoses?

Abdominal pain does not necessarily mean the problem is is the abdomen.  Where else can abdominal pain be referred from?