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Veterinary Technician

Category - Surgical

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During a surgical procedure, at what time(s) are surgical sponges counted?
  1. Prior to the incision
  2. At any time new sponges are added
  3. Prior to closing
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - Surgical sponges should be counted prior to the incision, at any time when new sponges are added to the table, and prior to closing to ensure that the number of sponges started with equals to the number of sponges at the end of the procedure. Sponges retained accidentally within a body cavity cause severe tissue reaction, adhesions, and infection.
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