The surgeon asked the surgical technologist for a stick tie. which of the following should the technologist give the surgeon?
a. suture on a right angle clamp
b. kitner on a pean clamp
c. swaged-on suture on a needle holder
d. ray-tec sponge on a sponge stick

Divide the word into word parts. define the word parts, then define the term. example: spondylolisthesis = spondyl/o vertebra, -listhesis slipping; slipping of a vertebra, forward dislocation of a vertebra. - arthroplasty - syndactylism - osteomyelitis - electromyography - ankylosis - osteoclasis

Mr rogers is 2 days postoperative of a thoracotomy of removal of a malignant mass in his left chest. his pain is being managed via epidural catheter with morphine. as the nurse assumes care of mr rogers, he is alert and fully oriented and states that his current pain is 2 on a 1 -to-10 scale. his vital signs are 37.8-92-12, 138/82. what are benefits of epidural versus systemic administration of opioids? the nurse monitors mr roger’s respiratory status and vital signs every 2 hours. what is the rationale for this frequent assessments? the nurse monitors mr rogers for what other complications of epidural anelgesis?

Which of the following is true regarding use of a da vinci robot? a. decreases range of motion b. decreases operative time c. increases healthcare costs d. increases visualization