What type of information is not typically recorded during sponge, sharp, and instrument counts?

The total number of sponges counted, along with the types of instruments used and the surgeon's name, are all essential components of the surgical count process. This process is critical for preventing retained surgical items, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining proper surgical protocol.

In surgical settings, counts are documented to maintain a clear record of all materials used and to ensure that nothing is inadvertently left inside the patient after the procedure. Recording the surgeon’s name helps in accountability and responsibility for the procedure. The types of instruments used are documented to ensure that all instruments are accounted for and checked against a standard list.

While the exact time of day that counts were performed may be noted in some documentation for procedural rigor, it is not a typical requirement in the official counting protocols. The primary focus is on the items themselves rather than the specific timing of the count. Therefore, option C, which states that the exact time of day that counts were performed is not typically recorded, aligns with the standard practices in surgical environments.