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2 Surgical Gown A disposable gown worn by medical staff during surgery Used by the surgeon during surgery; significant blood cover DOGS Surgical Gown A disposable gown worn by medical staff during surgery Used by the nurse during surgery; minimal blood cover CAT Surgical Mask A disposable mask worn by medical staff during surgery Used by the surgeon during surgery; minimal blood cover TENT Surgical Mask A disposable mask worn by medical staff during surgery Used by the nurse during surgery; no blood cover ART Gloves Disposable latex gloves used by medical staff Used by nurse during operation; minimal blood cover RIGHT Gloves Disposable latex gloves used by medical staff Used by surgeon during operation; significant blood cover STAPLES

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4 Thermometer A laboratory instrument used to measure temperature Used to measure the temperature of a nonhazardous solution MOON IV Needle A hypodermic needle used to inject fluid directly into a vein Used to keep a patient hydrated and administer anesthetic to keep patient sedated ORTHO Funnel A pipe with a wide mouth and narrow stem used to channel liquids into containers with small openings Used to fill a graduated cylinder with distilled water BURN Specimen Container A plastic cup used to store and transport bodily fluids and tissue samples Used to store tissue removed during operation STARS Gauze A disposable woven cotton fabric used in many different medical applications Used to absorb blood from the surgical incision LIMES Gauze A disposable woven cotton fabric used in many different medical applications Attached with medical tape to act as a bandage for a small wound FRUIT

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6 Lab Coat A protective coat used by laboratory staff Used by a researcher during laboratory work BARN Surgical Suction Tool A pneumatic (air powered) tool used to remove bodily fluids during surgery Used to remove excess bodily fluids from surgical cavity TURN Filter Paper A semi-permeable paper barrier used to separate fine solid from fluids Used to filter precipitates (fine solids) out of a non-hazardous solution FRONT Medical Tape Hypoallergenic adhesive tape used to hold a bandage or other dressing to a wound Used to attach gauze as a bandage to sutured surgical incision GOAT Bed Sheets Sheets used on beds and gurneys in a hospital or doctor s office Used to cover patient during surgery; significant blood cover HATS Bed Sheets Sheets used on beds and gurneys in a hospital or doctor s office Used to cover patient during surgery; no blood cover RACOON

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8 Otoscope Cover A small plastic cover for the front of an Otoscope Used to examine a patient s ear canals FIRST Otoscope Cover A small plastic cover for the front of an Otoscope Used to examine a patient s nose and throat DIRT Plastic Cup A small disposable plastic cup Used to give the patient a small drink of water WET Tissues A small hygienic piece of lightweight paper Used by the patient to blow their nose GREAT Suture Needle A small curved needle used to suture or stitch a wound Used to suture the surgical incision closed CARS Thermometer Cover A small plastic cover for a thermometer that measures body temperature through the ear Used to take a patient s temperature MOST

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10 Strep Throat Test Kit A test kit used to take, store, and transport tissue samples for a strep throat laboratory test Used to store a cotton swab used to take a tissue sample CARDS Cotton Swab A small wad of cotton fabric wrapped around a cardboard rod Used to retrieve a tissue sample for the strep throat test PASS Paper Towels Individual disposable towels made of paper Used to dry doctor s hands after washing PAST Cotton Balls A wad of cotton fabric Used to prevent bleeding after a vaccination shot CART Paper Table Cover Wax paper used to cover the examination table Used during a routine physical examination; unsoiled FOOT Antiseptic Wipe A small cloth wipe saturated with antiseptic to reduce chances of infection Used to sterilize skin before a vaccination CHART

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12 Adhesive Bandage A small strip of bandage with adhesive commonly referred to as a Band Aid Used to cover a small cut on a child SHORT Inhaler Cartridge A pressurized canister containing medicine delivered using an inhaler Used to deliver asthma medication HAIR Syringe Needle A hypodermic needle attached to a syringe to pierce tissues for the injection or removal of fluids Used to administer a vaccination HELLO Stethoscope A medical device used for listening to the internal sounds of the body Used during a routine physical examination TORN Medical Gown A gown worn by patients during medical examinations Used during a routine physical examination YARN Oxygen Tanks A large pressurized metal tank used to store oxygen gas Used to store oxygen in the examination room FUR

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14 Scalpel Blade Syringe Needle A blade that can be removed from the scalpel for replacement A hypodermic needle attached to a syringe to pierce tissues for the injection or removal of fluids Used to make surgical incision in patient DOMINOES Used to inject anesthetic into the IV tubing CARDIO Packaging Plastic packaging used during the storage or instruments and other materials before use Held the surgical tools used for the operation START

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