At the end of surgery, just before closing the site, the sponges are counted and one seems to be missing. Which step should be taken next?

A 6-year-old male Black and Tan Coonhound dog is presented for evaluation of marked lameness of the right hindlimb after he trapped the limb in a fence yesterday. Which diagnostic tests are most appropriate if the veterinarian suspects a cranial cruciate ligament injury?

Which is most appropriate for clamping off a section of intestine for suturing during an enterotomy or anastomosis?

In preparing for surgery, which should be prepared last?

A patient is being prepared for endoscopy to retrieve a foreign object lodged in the stomach. Which accessory instrument is most likely to be helpful in grasping a foreign object?

Where is arrow “e” pointing to?

What is “1” pointing to?

What is “E” pointing to?

Where should the circulating surgical technician stand while helping the scrubbed-in person gown?

Choose the correct sequence of events associated with performing the surgical hand prep and donning the surgical gown and gloves for an orthopedic procedure.