The role of a first assistant includes
a. maintaining visibility of the surgical site.
b. maintaining membership in the local hospital.
c. organization of the back table and Mayo stand.
d. starting the procedure before the surgeon gets there.
ANS: A
A first assistant helps maintain visibility of the surgical site, controls bleeding, closes wounds, and applies dressings and also assists with other surgical duties at the sterile field.
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