The surgical first assistant's knowledge and skill level involves an understanding of

a. surgical anatomy and physiology.
b. biochemical engineering.
c. psychomotor kinesiology.
d. advanced airway placement.

ANS: A
Every surgical procedure interrupts multiple facets of a patient's anatomic structure and physiologic function. Knowledge of anatomic structures is critical to the first assistant.

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