Author Question: The sterile team may include a perianesthesia nurse. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... (Read 12 times)

meagbuch

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The sterile team may include a perianesthesia nurse.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The surgical first assistant's knowledge and skill level involves an understanding of
 
  a. surgical anatomy and physiology.
  b. biochemical engineering.
  c. psychomotor kinesiology.
  d. advanced airway placement.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
The perianesthesia nurse cares for the patient before, during, or after the surgical procedure. If caring for the patient during the procedure, the person is as part of the nonsterile team.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Every surgical procedure interrupts multiple facets of a patient's anatomic structure and physiologic function. Knowledge of anatomic structures is critical to the first assistant.



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