When working in a PEC, an IV technician must open

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When working in a PEC, an IV technician must open the outer package of a supply item to maintain aseptic technique.

A. outside the PEC B. at least six inches inside of the PEC C. in the anteroom D. on the line of demarcation

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Opening packages outside the PEC prevents non-sterile materials from entering the sterile primary engineering control (PEC).

All are parts of a surgical suturing needle except

A. Body B. Tip C. Neck D. Swage

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The neck is not a standard part of a surgical needle; swage is where the suture attaches.

All are steps of suturing a lacerated wound except

A. Wound assessment B. Wound preparation C. Wound closure D. Radiotherapy

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Radiotherapy is not a step in suturing a wound.

Which of the following lasers is not used in surgery

A. Argon beam B. Helium Aluminium C. Nd:YAG D. Ho:YAG

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Helium Aluminium is not a recognized surgical laser.

Laser operating area should not be clearly demarcated in OTs

A. TRUE B. FALSE C. D.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Laser areas must be demarcated for safety.

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