Which of the following is a preoperative process of thoroughly washing the hands and forearms?

Which of the following is a preoperative process of thoroughly washing the hands and forearms?
 
  A) Sanitation
  B) Disinfection
  C) Sterilization
  D) Scrub

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Sutures are
 
  A) instruments used for suction and to drain fluids.
  B) stitches made to close a wound or hold tissues together.
  C) instruments used to pull back skin or tissues.
  D) materials used to sterilize a wound.

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In the 1960s, a shortage of primary care physicians in certain geographic areas resulted in the creation of which profession?
 
  A) Physician assistant
  B) Emergency medical technician
  C) Paramedic
  D) Medical assistant

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Which of the following is a typical task of an emergency medical technician?
 
  A) Interpret laboratory results
  B) Prepare and sterilize instruments
  C) Perform a rapid trauma assessment
  D) Record progress notes

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Which of the following is a typical task of a physician assistant?
 
  A) Perform a comprehensive physical exam
  B) Arrange hospital admissions and lab services
  C) Answer telephones
  D) Establish a sterile field