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nevelica

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on: Jul 18, 2018
The first assistant usually assists in positioning the patient, surgical site exposure, closing skin incisions and applying dressings.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Knot tying for conventional surgery is performed using the
 
  a. one-handed tie.
  b. freehanded tie.
  c. stapling
  d. backhanded tie.


Anna

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
The first assistant commonly assists in closing the skin and applying dressings or supportive materials, such as casts. They frequently position the patient after the anesthesia provider indicates it is safe to do so.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Knot tying for conventional surgery is performed using one of the following methods:
Two-handed tie, instrument tie, and the one-handed tie.


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