Question

Which of the following is false concerning the procedures required in sharps counts as wound closure begins?

A) Circulator and scrub person count all sharps in the following order - on the surgical field, Mayo stand, and back table
B) Circulator and scrub person count all discarded sharps
C) Scrub person reports results to surgeon - correct or incorrect
D) Circulator reports results to the surgeon - correct or incorrect

Answer 1

The false statement is D) Circulator reports results to the surgeon - correct or incorrect, as it is the scrub person who reports sharps count results to the surgeon to ensure patient safety.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that is false concerning the procedures required in sharps counts as wound closure begins is: D) Circulator reports results to the surgeon - correct or incorrect. In a proper surgical count procedure, the scrub person is the one who reports the results of the count to the surgeon, either confirming that the count is correct or indicating if there is a discrepancy. The scrub person, alongside the circulator, counts all sharps in the following order: on the surgical field, Mayo stand, and back table. They also count all discarded sharps. This practice is critical for ensuring patient safety by reducing the risk of retained surgical items