What are the roles of the surgical scrub assistant?


The surgical scrub (sterile) assistant hands instruments to the surgeon and assists the surgeon
in surgery.

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EHR software typically has a ___________mechanism built in that alerts the prescribing physician to any contraindicated medications a particular patient might be taking

A) prescription B) drug C) safeguard D) none of the above.

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A patient was struck in the right upper arm with a baseball bat. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicates the highest probability that the humerus has been fractured?

A) Crepitus felt on palpation B) Pain to the right upper arm C) Deformity to the upper arm D) Decreased sensation in the right hand

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Which of the following are respiratory and blood chemistry dysfunctions associated with the in-halation of freshwater?

1. Rapid depletion of alveolar surfactant 2. Direct damage to the alveolar-capillary membrane 3. Acute neurogenic pulmonary edema 4. Rapid loss of circulating volume into the alveolar space across the injured alveolar capillary membrane may cause hemoconcentration, hypernatremia, and hypoalbuminemia a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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What is the temporary position for a female patient for placement of urinary catheter prior to abdominal hysterectomy?

a. frog-legged b. jackknife c. low lithotomy d. semi-Fowler's

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