Which of the following roles is defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient?

a. assistant circulator
b. surgical first assistant
c. first scrub
d. second scrub


b

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Fibroadenoma right and left breasts. ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Which of the following is the usual way to signal that an examination room is occupied?

A. The overhead lights in the examination room are turned on B. A light on the door or wall is illuminated C. A door lock that reads "occupied" when in the locked position D. An "occupied" sign posted on the door E. The door to the examination room is open, so people can see that it is occupied

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A small group of medical practices in the same building that pools resources to qualify for quantity discounts from a local vendor is called a(n) ________.

A. purchasing group B. group buying pool C. medical support group D. organizational buyer E. medical society facilitator

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