During the surgical procedure, all instruments are passed ___________________ _ unless the surgeon requests otherwise.
A. in their closed (locked) position
B. in an open position
C. in the same condition they were returned
D. by laying them on the surgical drape
Question 2
The count is performed by two people. Professional standard for counts as published by AORN requires a _____________ and another health care worker such as the surgical technologist to perform the count.
A. circulator C. surgical assistant
B. surgeon D. licensed practical nurse