The Nurse Sets Up a Sterile Field and Notes Several

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse sets up a sterile field and notes several tiny holes in the sterile drape of the table that served as the wrap for the pack.What does the nurse do to facilitate completion of the procedure?

• A) Uses a sterile towel to cover the existing holes.
• B) Replaces the entire sterile field and the supplies.
• C) Moves the sterile supplies to a replacement drape.
• D) Avoids using any of the sterile items near the holes.

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Definitions:

High

This term is relative and could refer to a level of voltage, resistance, frequency, etc., that is above what is considered normal or average.

Low

Typically refers to a state or condition of minimal magnitude or intensity, such as low voltage or low frequency.

Start Winding

A winding in a motor that is used during the start-up phase to create an initial rotating magnetic field.

Split-phase Motor

A type of single-phase induction motor that uses two windings, a start and run winding, to create a phase shift for starting torque.