A resident is asked by their supervisor to start an operation in the supervisor's absence. The resident has assisted with this procedure a few times but has never performed it alone. What should the resident do?

A patient discovered a retained gauze after an operation. The patient was re-operated, and the gauze was removed. What can the patient do?

A 5-year-old child comes to the ER with his 12-year-old brother and maid. He has a laceration on his scalp that requires stitching, but you are unable to contact his parents. What should you do?

An obese female patient appears anxious and not in the best frame of mind to make a decision about bariatric surgery options. What should you do?

A 40-year-old male patient with diabetes mellitus demonstrates acute anxiety after being admitted to the hospital for hyperglycemia. What is the appropriate intervention to decrease the patient’s anxiety?

The family of a patient gives you a gift of a home-cooked meal, cheesecake, and a medical brooch. What should you do?