Approximately what percent of patients will develop an infection at the surgical site?

Which of the following is a process that is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of the tissues and internal organs?

Which of the following equipment is categorized as a critical item?

Which of the following is a necessary step for the medical assistant to take when sterilizing instruments using an autoclave?

A wound will heal better if the edges are brought close together or ________.

Which preoperative instruction is given to a patient who is scheduled for a minor surgical procedure in the medical office?

Which of the following is not part of the role of the medical assistant for a general physical exam?

The goal of surgical asepsis in the medical facility is to ________.

What factors of host susceptibility are related to the pathogen?

The last patient of the day was very ill and vomited twice in the exam room. The first time, she made it to the wastepaper basket, but the second time, she vomited on the examining table and floor. What should you do?