An autoclave shows an error message during the sterilization cycle. What should the surgical technologist do FIRST?

Which step BEST ensures that hinged instruments are properly cleaned during decontamination?

A five-year-old child is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. What is the MOST important consideration for the surgical technologist to prepare for this pediatric patient?

Which part of the eye is incised during cataract surgery to access the lens?

A patient is scheduled for an ORIF of the femur following trauma. What does ORIF stand for?

Which of the following items is unnecessary to count during a final count?

A surgical technologist is asked to prepare heparin 5,000 units for intraoperative irrigation. Which precaution must the technologist take when handling this medication?

Which action demonstrates proper infection control when passing instruments on the sterile field during a surgical procedure?

If a patient sustains a fracture of the zygomatic bone, which region is MOST likely affected?

The team notices the sterile field is wet from the irrigation solution. What risk does this pose?