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Defining a small amount of surgical smoke Key words: surgical smoke, medical-surgical vacuum system, suction tubing. Assessment of hazardous medications Key words: hazardous medications, safety data sheets, OSHA hazard communication. Documentation of electrosurgical devices Key words: electrosurgical device. Developing an explant policy Key words: explant, guideline, implant, policy.

Operation of fluoroscopy equipment Key words: fluoroscopy, mini C-arm, scope of practice, radiologic device. Patient education after radionuclide implantation Key words: radionuclides, brachytherapy, prostate cancer, radiation safety. Personal protective equipment Key words: clean, decontamination, instruments, PPE, tray assembly. Safe staffing patterns Key words: on-call staffing, schedules, safe staffing levels. Counting instruments when laparoscopy procedures convert to open procedures Key words: counts, instrument, laparoscopy, retained surgical items.

Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems in the OR Key words: airborne contaminants, HVAC system, air pressure, air quality, temperature and humidity. Air changes and positive pressure Key words: air changes, positive pressure airflow, unidirectional airflow, outdoor air, recirculated air. Product selection Key word: product evaluation, product selection, selection committee. Entry into practice Key words: associate degree in nursing, bachelor of science in nursing, entry-level position, advanced education, BSN-prepared RNs. Mentoring in perioperative nursing Key words: mentor, novice, practice improvement, nursing workforce.