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What type of precaution should be taken when there is a possibility of contact with infected surfaces or items?
What type of precaution should be taken when there is a possibility of contact with infected surfaces or items?
When should a gown be removed in a client's room?
When should a gown be removed in a client's room?
What is an object considered to be when it is free of all microorganisms?
What is an object considered to be when it is free of all microorganisms?
Why is a sterile field important in healthcare settings?
Why is a sterile field important in healthcare settings?
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Which type of precaution should be followed for a client with diarrhea, a colostomy, or wound drainage not contained by a dressing?
Which type of precaution should be followed for a client with diarrhea, a colostomy, or wound drainage not contained by a dressing?
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When applying sterile gloves, which method is most frequently used outside the operating room?
When applying sterile gloves, which method is most frequently used outside the operating room?
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What should be done with large items on a sterile field?
What should be done with large items on a sterile field?
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Why should a sterile field be set up close to the time of use?
Why should a sterile field be set up close to the time of use?
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What must be considered if there is any puncture, moisture, or tear through a sterile barrier?
What must be considered if there is any puncture, moisture, or tear through a sterile barrier?
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According to the principles of asepsis, what should be done if there is doubt about an object's sterility?
According to the principles of asepsis, what should be done if there is doubt about an object's sterility?
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What is the direction of fluid flow when cleaning a wound?
What is the direction of fluid flow when cleaning a wound?
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Where on a sterile gown is considered non-sterile according to aseptic technique?
Where on a sterile gown is considered non-sterile according to aseptic technique?
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What is the correct action to take if the sterility of an object is questionable?
What is the correct action to take if the sterility of an object is questionable?
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According to aseptic principles, what should be done with sterile objects to maintain their sterility?
According to aseptic principles, what should be done with sterile objects to maintain their sterility?
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Why must the tips of forceps be kept down during a sterile procedure?
Why must the tips of forceps be kept down during a sterile procedure?
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What determines whether sterile items below waist level are considered non-sterile?
What determines whether sterile items below waist level are considered non-sterile?
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Why should sterile fields always be kept in sight throughout a procedure?
Why should sterile fields always be kept in sight throughout a procedure?
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What precaution should be taken when setting up sterile trays for use?
What precaution should be taken when setting up sterile trays for use?
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