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What is the primary role of an anesthetist?
What is the primary role of an anesthetist?
- Conducting pre-operative assessments of patients
- Performing post-operative care for surgical patients
- Administering anesthesia and monitoring the patient's vital signs during surgery (correct)
- Assisting the surgeon during the operation
Which type of anesthesia is typically administered by anesthetists for major surgeries?
Which type of anesthesia is typically administered by anesthetists for major surgeries?
- Intravenous sedation
- Local anesthesia
- General anesthesia (correct)
- Regional anesthesia
What is a crucial responsibility of an anesthetist during surgery?
What is a crucial responsibility of an anesthetist during surgery?
- Managing the patient's airway and breathing (correct)
- Monitoring the patient's post-operative recovery
- Administering antibiotics to prevent infections
- Assisting the surgeon with incisions and suturing
