When a Sterilely Attired Surgical Technologist Drapes an Unsterile Table

question 46

Multiple Choice

When a sterilely attired surgical technologist drapes an unsterile table, he or she opens the drape:

• A) away from him- or herself first
• B) by shaking out folds first and laying it across table
• C) toward him- or herself first
• D) toward sides and pulls drape down well below edge

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