When growing cultures, the agar is ________ to separate pathogenic colonies of organisms from colonies of normal flora.

Which of the following BEST completes this sentence: "In order to perform the physical examination of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, the physician must:

A. physically shake hands with the patient before continuing." B. ask for written permission to continue." C. physically place the stethoscope against the patient's chest." D. ask the patient to respond to a series of questions."

A free-tie suture attached to the end of a clamp is called a _________

A. deep tie C. tie on a passer B. clamp tie D. suture on a clamp