The function of the hemic system is to all of the following EXCEPT transport:

What assessment finding would contraindicate the use of the traction splint?

A) Deformity to the hip B) Decreased pedal pulse C) Numbness to the foot D) Open fracture

At the national level, AST provides the following support to students and graduates of surgical technologist and teaching institutions and the public

A. maintains practice standards, code of ethics, and code of conduct for the surgical technologist B. publishes a professional journal, The Surgical Technologist C. holds annual conferences for surgical technologist and educators D. all the above