Which Is a Reason the Instrument Table and Mayo Stand

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which is a reason the instrument table and Mayo stand must remain sterile until the patient has left the room?

• A)To ensure instruments remain sterile in case of hemorrhage
• B)To increase turnover time
• C)To ensure instruments have adequate time to dry
• D)To adequately use the entire time allotted for the procedure

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Definitions:

Amide

An organic compound characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) attached to a nitrogen atom.

Primary Amines

Organic compounds characterized by the presence of a \(NH_2\) group attached to a primary carbon atom, one that is only bonded to one other carbon.

Diazonium Salt

A class of organic compounds containing a nitrogen double bonded to a nitrogen atom which is also bonded to a benzene ring, significant in synthetic organic chemistry.

Nitrile

Organic compounds containing the cyano group (-C≡N), noted for their use in the production of rubber, resins, and pharmaceuticals.