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azncindy619 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which member of the surgical team monitors the client's oxygenation and gas exchange during surgery?

a. anesthesiologist or anesthetist c. scrub nurse
b. circulating nurse d. surgeon

Question 2

Which member of the surgical team assists all other team members, coordinates the team's efforts, and is held responsible for all activities during the surgical procedure?

a. anesthesiologist or anesthetist c. scrub nurse
b. circulating nurse d. surgeon

dawsa925 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Members of the surgical team each have clearly defined roles and responsibilities; sterile members (surgeon, first assistant, and scrub nurse) work on sterile surfaces (sterile field), and nonsterile team members include the anesthesia provider (anesthesiologist or anesthetist) and the circulating nurse.

Answer to Question 2

B
Members of the surgical team each have clearly defined roles and responsibilities; sterile members (surgeon, first assistant, and scrub nurse) work on sterile surfaces (sterile field), and nonsterile team members include the anesthesia provider (anesthesiologist or anesthetist) and the circulating nurse.