​Match the Following Terms to Its Description or Definition

question 73

Multiple Choice

​Match the following terms to its description or definition.
-​The preparatory period preceding surgery

• A)​preoperative (preop)
• B)​ratchet
• C)​retractor
• D)​scrub
• E)​serrations
• F)​speculum
• G)​surgical asepsis

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Definitions:

Categorical

Pertaining to data that can be divided into specific groups or categories that are qualitatively distinct.

Categorical Variables

Variables that represent categories with qualitative characteristics, such as gender, race, or yes/no responses, and do not inherently carry a numerical value.

Information

Data that have been processed, organized, or structured in a way that adds meaning or value, making it useful for decision-making or analysis.

Quantitative Variables

Variables that can be quantified and measured, having numeric values that represent different magnitudes of the variable.