Author Question: Which area is counted first during the first closing count? a. Field b. Garbage c. Table d. ... (Read 35 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Which area is counted first during the first closing count?

a. Field
b. Garbage
c. Table
d. Floor

Question 2

When is the baseline count done?

a. As the tray is being assembled
b. During the setup before the procedure
c. During the procedure
d. When the incision is being closed

huda · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Counts are taken in three areas before the surgeon starts to close an incision: the field is counted first, followed by the Mayo stand and instrument table; then the circulating nurse counts sponges, tapes, and items on the floor or in the kick bucket.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The scrub person and circulating nurse together count all items before the surgical procedure begins during a baseline count.