RNFA LICENSURE READINESS RESOURCE
2026 EXPERT REVIEW SOLUTIONS
● Scrub person. Answer: A healthcare professional who maintains the
sterile field during surgery.
● Registered nurse first assistant (RNFA). Answer: A registered nurse
who assists the surgeon during surgical procedures.
● Surgeon. Answer: A licensed physician, osteopath, oral surgeon, or
podiatrist who is specially trained and qualified.
● Anesthesia provider. Answer: An anesthesiologist or anesthetist
responsible for administering anesthetics.
● Anesthesiologist. Answer: A physician specifically trained in the art
and science of anesthesiology.
● Anesthetist. Answer: A qualified health care professional who
administers anesthetics; most are certified registered nurse anesthetists
(CRNAs).
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2026 EXPERT REVIEW SOLUTIONS
● Scrub person. Answer: A healthcare professional who maintains the
sterile field during surgery.
● Registered nurse first assistant (RNFA). Answer: A registered nurse
who assists the surgeon during surgical procedures.
● Surgeon. Answer: A licensed physician, osteopath, oral surgeon, or
podiatrist who is specially trained and qualified.
● Anesthesia provider. Answer: An anesthesiologist or anesthetist
responsible for administering anesthetics.
● Anesthesiologist. Answer: A physician specifically trained in the art
and science of anesthesiology.
● Anesthetist. Answer: A qualified health care professional who
administers anesthetics; most are certified registered nurse anesthetists
(CRNAs).
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