EXERCISES, LESSON 2
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by marking the letter response that
best answers the exercise, by completing the incomplete statement, or by writing in the
answer in the space(s) provided.
After you have completed all the exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the
end of the lesson and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly,
reread the material referenced with the solution.
1. What type of surgery is performed for the removal and examination of tissue from
the living body?
a. Ablative.
b. Biopsy.
c. Elective.
d. Exploratory.
2. During the perioperative period, where is the most important place for a surgical
team to work as a well-functioning team?
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3.
Which of the following members is the leader of the surgical team?
a. Circulating nurse.
b. Anesthesiologist.
c. Anesthetist.
d. Surgeon.
4. Who on the surgical team has the responsibility to advise the surgeon of
impending complications and independently intervening as necessary?
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