It depends on the hospital you are going into, the type of ward and your observation levels. Each hospital has its own rules, for example in two hospitals I was in there was a complete no mobile phone, no laptop and no internet policy. However in the others I was allowed my phone and laptop (though there was no wifi unless you used mobile data or a dongle).
Regarding sharp things like scissors and needles they will most likely be kept in the nurse's office, and only given to you when it is deemed safe. It's also to keep other patients safe as someone could see your scissors and decide to steal them to use either to harm themselves or someone else.
I've been able to use razors in hospital, but like I said before they were kept by the nurses and given to me when I needed them in the shower if it was decided I was safe enough to use it. And afterwards I had to give it straight back. Sometimes they checked me for fresh cuts too.
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