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erika

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on: Jul 18, 2018
The role of a first assistant includes
 
  a. maintaining visibility of the surgical site.
  b. maintaining membership in the local hospital.
  c. organization of the back table and Mayo stand.
  d. starting the procedure before the surgeon gets there.

Question 2

What is the scrub person's responsibility?
 
  a. Establish and maintain the sterile field
  b. Assist anesthesia providers with patient positioning
  c. Complete procedure documentation and specimen requisitions
  d. Maintain communication with waiting patient family members


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katheyjon

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

ANS: A
A first assistant helps maintain visibility of the surgical site, controls bleeding, closes wounds, and applies dressings and also assists with other surgical duties at the sterile field.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The scrub person must remain sterile and establishes and maintains the safety, integrity, and efficiency of the sterile field throughout the procedure.


erika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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