In Which of the Following Situations Is the Sterile Field

question 14

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is the sterile field disrupted?

• A) The assistant drops additional sterile gauze in the center of the field.
• B) A contaminated instrument is handed to the assistant away from the field.
• C) The surgeon reaches behind his/her body to grab more sterile gauze.
• D) The surgeons holds all instruments upright when handling them.

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