Bret is a CST working with Dr. Jones on an opencholecystectomy procedure. Both of Dr. Jones’ hands are occupied,so she asks Bret to inject contrast medium into the cystic ductunder her direct supervision.

1.What scope of practice issues can youidentify?

2.Is this act any different from injecting amedication into an IV line? If so, how?

3.What do you think Bret should do in thissituation?

4.How do you think the surgeon may respond if Bretrefuses?

5.How can Bret know if he should perform thisact?

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