While a scalpel is bring changed during a hemicole...

Periop 101 Final Exam Quiz

Question Number 111

While a scalpel is bring changed during a hemicolectomy, the blade snaps and breaks into several pieces. The scrub nurse is unable to find a small piece of the blade. Which statement regarding counts is true?

a) The count is considered correct b/c the blade broke on the back table and not near the wound

b) The count is considered incorrect unless the entire blade is found

c) The count is considered correct after the room and sterile field is searched

d) The count is considered incorrect even if the entire blade is found

✔ Correct Answer:

b) The count is considered incorrect unless the entire blade is found

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