Describe the difference between a scrub assistant and a circulating assistant during a surgical procedure

What will be an ideal response?


The scrub assistant sets up and maintains the sterile field, performs a sterile scrub, dons a sterile gown and gloves, and may assist the physician during the procedure. The circulating assistant is considered clean rather than sterile and would obtain supplies and equipment for the sterile team.

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Injury incurred as the result of an internal condition is considered accidental as long there is an external impact involved in the injury

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The principles and ideas of _____________ therapy can be used to simplify the palpation portion of a holistic assessment?

a. deep tissue b. neuromuscular c. myofascial d. acupressure

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Which of the following are scalene muscles?I. AnteriorII. ExteriorIII. MedialIV. Posterior ?

A. Anterior B. Exterior C. Medial D. Posterior

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Low start-up cost is typically an advantage of automated patient record systems

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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