Who has joint responsibility for placing the patient in the correct surgical position?

a. Circulator, surgeon, and anesthesia provider
b. Circulator and scrub person
c. Surgeon and anesthesia provider
d. Circulating nurse and first assistant


ANS: A
The selection of the surgical position is made by the surgeon in consultation with the anesthesia provider along with the circulating nurse.

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