2. When preparing a sterile field, the nurse notes that a sterile package has a slight tear in the corner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Go to
Question 3
A. Cancel the sterile field preparation until a supervisor can be notified.
B. Document the small tear in the patient’s record.
C. Ensure that the tear is not near the actual piece of equipment.
D. Obtain a replacement package.
3. Which of the following techniques is appropriate for adding sterile items to a sterile field? Go to
Question 4
A. Remove the inside packet from the outside wrapper and place the inside packet carefully on the sterile field.
B. Remove the inside wrapper with the nondominant hand.
C. Open the sterile item while holding the outside wrapper in the dominant hand.
D. Open the sterile item while holding the outside wrapper in the nondominant hand.
4. Which of the following statements regarding a sterile procedure is correct? Go to
Question 5
A. Keep the hands below the level of the sterile field.
B. Keep the hands above the level of the sterile field.
C. Never let the hands touch each other.
D. Rest the hands on the undraped portion of the patient’s body.
5. Which of the following should the nurse do when pouring a sterile solution into a container on a sterile field? Back to Top
A. Remove the seal and cap from the bottle in a downward motion.
B. Pour the solution into the receiving container until the container overflows.
C. Be sure to recap the bottle after pouring solution into the container.
D. Hold the bottle lip above the inside of the sterile container.