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Surgical Education Learners Forum/Perioperative Nursing/Surgical Counts During Staff Transitions and Handovers Quiz

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1

Halfway through a procedure, the circulating nurse is relieved by another nurse for a meal break. What should occur before the incoming nurse assumes responsibility for the surgical count?

The outgoing nurse verbally states that the counts are correct, and the procedure continues
The incoming nurse reviews the documentation after the operation is completed
The outgoing and incoming nurses jointly verify the current count status and complete any required recount before responsibility is transferred
Responsibility transfers automatically because the count sheet has already been completed

2

During a staff handover, the incoming circulating nurse reviews the count board but has not visually verified the sterile field or storage areas. What is the main concern?

The handover may take longer than necessary
The count board may not reflect the physical location of items
The surgeon may need to repeat the operative briefing
The outgoing nurse may need to remain until closure

3

Which situation most commonly requires a recount during a staff transition?

Operation progressing normally without personnel changes
Surgeon requesting an additional instrument
Wound being ready for closure
Uncertainty regarding accuracy of the current count during the handover

4

Which information should be communicated during a structured staff handover involving counting responsibilities?

The current number of instruments on the sterile field
The status of procedure and names of outgoing and incoming staff
The current count status, additional items introduced, ongoing discrepancy investigations, and any unresolved concerns
Only the surgeon's preferred counting sequence

5

During a staff handover, the outgoing scrub nurse says, "Everything is fine," but the incoming scrub nurse notices that the count sheet is incomplete. What is the safest response?

Accept handover based on trust, rapport, and experience
Continue procedure and complete the documentation later
Resolve documentation at final count once the procedure is completed
Verify and document count as well as current status then accept handover.

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