Practice Question
When preparing a sterile field, which action(s) by the nurse would compromise the sterility? Select all that apply.
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Correct Answer:
Open the sterile field facing the body.
Rationale:
🟪Open sterile field facing the body Opening toward the body increases risk of contaminating the field.
🟪 Clothing or arms may touch the sterile surface.
🟪 Must always open away from oneself.
🟪 Leaving the sterile field Once left unattended, sterility cannot be guaranteed.
🟪 Air contamination or accidental contact may occur.
🟪 Sterile fields require constant monitoring.
Set up prior to use
🟪Setting up just before use maintains sterility.
🟪This is the recommended practice.
Inspect for punctures
🟪 This ensures items are sterile before opening.
🟪 Does not compromise sterility.
Using sterile gloves
🟪 Sterile gloves are required when handling the sterile field.
🟪 This maintains sterility.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Fundamentals of Nursing
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