Who has a higher risk of exposure to potentially harmful microorganisms?
a. Scrub person
b. Circulating nurse
c. Central processing technician
d. Fluoroscopy technician
ANS: A
Scrub nurses have a higher risk of exposure to harmful microorganisms because of their role and proximity to the surgical field. All of the above personnel share a risk of exposure.
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