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When setting up a sterile field, which action is acceptable?
When setting up a sterile field, which action is acceptable?
What is the principle regarding items coming into contact with broken skin?
What is the principle regarding items coming into contact with broken skin?
Which of the following is true regarding the edge of a sterile field?
Which of the following is true regarding the edge of a sterile field?
What should be done when there is doubt about the sterility of an object?
What should be done when there is doubt about the sterility of an object?
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What is the recommended behavior around a sterile field?
What is the recommended behavior around a sterile field?
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What action is essential to maintain sterility when opening sterile packages?
What action is essential to maintain sterility when opening sterile packages?
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Study Notes
Surgical Asepsis Principles
- Only sterile objects can touch other sterile objects.
- Open sterile packages with the first edge away from the worker to prevent contamination.
- Avoid spills on sterile fields.
- Hold sterile objects above waist level.
- Avoid talking, coughing, sneezing, and reaching over sterile fields.
- Never leave or turn your back on sterile fields.
- Items touching broken skin or penetrating the skin/sterile body cavities must be sterile.
- Dry sterile forceps should be used when needed.
- The outer inch of a sterile field is considered contaminated.
- Doubt about sterility means treating an object as contaminated.
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Test your knowledge on the principles of surgical asepsis. This quiz covers essential guidelines to maintain sterility during surgical procedures. Ensure you understand the importance of preventing contamination and the proper handling of sterile objects.