You have great resources, and obviously you plan on studying (I used DeVirgilios and kept Pestana's in my back scrub pocket and read it out at every opportunity.) I'm not an amazing test taker, so I won't give you advice on that. However, I got top marks on my resident and attending evaluations.
The best advice I can give you is to offer to help the nurses. Beyond that, how you work with the team is incredibly important. I started by just being in the rooms early and helping to transfer patients. I knew where the blanket warmers were and went to get them whenever needed. The nurses then allowed me to help insert foley catheters, prep legs for joint procedures and amputations, taught me the names of tools, gave me tips on what surgeons pimped on, handed me tools to help the surgeons, etc... The surgeons will see that you showed up early for the procedure, assisted the staff, and hear from the nurses that you made every effort to be useful.
Also, know how to hand tie from day one. If you have the opportunity to close, you want to make sure you can do this.
