Which of the Following Is the Appropriate Way to Add

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the appropriate way to add instruments to a sterile field?

• A) Hand-place the sterile instrument on the sterile field
• B) Stand close to the sterile field and open the instrument pack
• C) Reach across the sterile field with the instrument to be added
• D) Place the instrument using sterile transfer forceps
• E) Place the instrument within the outer 1 inch of the sterile field

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