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.


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.

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A) ?provide B) ?provides C) ?supply D) ?supplying

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