If a patient becomes infected as the result of a contaminated instrument, the form of disease transmission that occurred was by

droplet contact.
direct contact.
indirect contact.
airborne contact.

indirect contact.

Rationale: indirect contact – The patient contacts the microorganism through another means, such as a contaminated surface, instrument, supplies, or equipment.

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The surgical technologist has the right to abstain from participation in certain types of cases that violate his or her ethical, moral, or religious values. This is known as

A. ethical dilemmas C. moral dilemma B. refusal to perform an assigned task D. all the above

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Seeking out and recording pertinent negatives demonstrates the:

a. thoroughness of your examination. b. thoughtfulness of your care. c. routine nature of documentation. d. seriousness of the illness.

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