You are preparing a sterile field for an operating room surgical procedure. When should you stop the preparation of this sterile field?
A. When you have put a sterile item only 1 inch and not 2 inches from the edge of the sterile field.
B. When you have accidentally poured a sterile liquid into a container that was placed on the sterile field.
C. When you have completely finished the field. You can’t stop the set up until it is all done.
D. When you turn your upper body only away from the field because the surgeon calls your name.
Answer:D
You are preparing a sterile field for an operating room surgical procedure. When should you stop the preparation of this sterile field?
A. When you have put a sterile item only 1 inch and not 2 inches from the edge of the sterile field. B. When you have accidentally poured a sterile liquid into a container that was placed on the sterile field. C. When you have completely finished the field. You can’t stop the set up until it is all done. D. When you turn your upper body only away from the field because the surgeon calls your name.