The Physician Requests a Pair of Sterile Scissors

Multiple Choice

The physician requests a pair of sterile scissors. A pair of scissors found at the bedside is in an original factory wrapping that has been opened but taped closed again. Which of the following should the patient care technician do?

A) Check the hospital policy manual regarding use of opened supplies.
B) Obtain a pair of sterile scissors that have not been opened.
C) Provide the scissors to the physician because they are available and probably have not been used.
D) Question another patient care technician regarding the sterility of the scissors found at the table.