In What Way Can the Surgical Technologist Who Is Setting

question 44

Multiple Choice

In what way can the surgical technologist who is setting up his or her back table and Mayo stand reduce an 18-month-old patient's anxiety prior to induction of anesthesia?

• A) Wave to and joke with patient, while maintaining distance from unsterile areas.
• B) Break scrub and hold patient down on bed during IV placement.
• C) Leave room when patient enters to reduce number of persons in room, returning after anesthesia induction.
• D) Perform normal duties of preparation of the sterile field, keeping as quiet as possible for induction.

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