Which is a member of the nonsterile perioperative team?
a. Surgeon
b. Circulating nurse
c. Scrub person
d. First assistant
ANS: B
The nonsterile team members consist of the anesthesia provider, circulating nurse, and perianesthesia nurse, and also can include such people as students, sales representatives, and laboratory or radiograph personnel.
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