Each instrument should always be locked before it is immersed in the chemical decontaminant so that the entire surface area can be cleansed.

A wet instrument pack is not automatically considered contaminated.

Ethyl chloride is a topical anesthetic spray that acts as a vapocoolant to control pain associated with minor surgical procedures.

Which of the following are the strongest nonabsorbable sutures?

Sterile technique should be used for venipuncture.

The recommended temperature for sterilization in an autoclave is:

The physician may spray a topical anesthetic on a surgical site before injecting a local anesthetic.

After autoclaving, a change in the color of the dye of the autoclave tape indicates that the pack is sterile.

Reducing the number of microorganisms to a safe level is called:

Bandage scissors have a pointy, sharp probe tip that is inserted under the bandage to aid removal.