Ann Ames,RN,CNOR,and Joy Toll,CST,participated in a Simulation on Intraoperative Counts,performing

question 9

Multiple Choice

Ann Ames,RN,CNOR,and Joy Toll,CST,participated in a simulation on intraoperative counts,performing in their usual roles with Ann as the circulating nurse and Joy as the scrub person.They were determined to demonstrate best practice in performing surgical counts.They reviewed the unit practice standard and current AORN evidence-based guidelines.Select the appropriate order of counts that Ann and Joy demonstrated to their peers.

• A) Joy counted the back table,Mayo stand,and sterile field while Ann counted the sponge bags and 3 in the kick bucket.
• B) Joy and Ann counted aloud together as Ann pointed to the sponges in the sponge bag and then as Joy touched each sponge,moving from back table to Mayo stand to sterile field.
• C) Ann and Joy each counted aloud as Joy pointed to items on the floor and kick bucket,and back table.To expedite the count Ann counted aloud as she pointed out the sponges in the sponge bag while Joy completed the back table.
• D) The surgeon searched the wound as Ann and Joy counted the floor,sponge bag,dip basin,kick bucket,back table,Mayo stand,sterile field,and the sponge wrapped around the new ostomy.

---

Definitions:

Decrease Cash

Decrease cash refers to a reduction in the amount of money and cash equivalents available in a company, which can result from paying expenses, purchasing assets, or distributing dividends.

Inventory Method

An accounting approach used to value and manage the inventory a business holds, affecting cost of goods sold and ending inventory.

Accounts Payable Turnover Ratio

A financial efficiency ratio that measures how many times a company pays off its suppliers during a specific period.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, shown as an expense on the income statement.