When Supplies and Instruments Are Opened for a Case, for Safety

question 1

Multiple Choice

When supplies and instruments are opened for a case, for safety reasons ___________ should be passed directly to the surgical technologist or placed in an area on the sterile field where they are clearly visible.

• A) sponges
• B) medications
• C) scalpel blades and other sharps
• D) delicate instruments

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Definitions:

Cornea

A transparent layer forming the front of the eye, serving as a protective covering and playing a crucial role in focusing vision.

Color Blind

A condition in which an individual has difficulty distinguishing between certain colors, due to deficiencies in the color-sensing cones in the eye.

Fovea

A minuscule dip in the retina of the eye that is the location of the greatest visual sharpness.

Blind Spot

An area in the field of vision that is not detected by the eye, where the optic nerve connects to the retina, or metaphorically, an area of ignorance or lack of awareness.