If a Pack of Sponges Is Found to Have an Incorrect

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a pack of sponges is found to have an incorrect number during the count process and the patient is on the OR table, what should be done?

• A) Discard the sponge pack into a trash hamper.
• B) Hand off the pack to the circulator who will remove it from the room.
• C) Ask the circulator to record the actual number on the count board for closing count verification.
• D) Hand off the pack to the circulator who will bag, label as incorrect, and isolate off field until case completion.

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