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cabate

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Which statement regarding instrument counts is CORRECT?
 a. They should be counted while all still on back table.
  b. They are unnecessary if only one tray is opened for use.
  c. They are required by state law for every surgical procedure.
  d. They have been replaced by routine practice of post-op x-ray to verify no retained instruments.

Question 2

If a pack of sponges is found to have an incorrect number during the count process and the patient is on the OR table, what should be done?
 a. Discard the sponge pack into a trash hamper.
  b. Hand off the pack to the circulator who will remove it from the room.
  c. Ask the circulator to record the actual number on the count board for closing count verification.
  d. Hand off the pack to the circulator who will bag, label as incorrect, and isolate off field until case completion.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d



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