What Areas of the Sterile Field Are Considered Contaminated

question 6

Multiple Choice

What areas of the sterile field are considered contaminated?

• A)Just the areas with blood on them
• B)The area nearest to the incision
• C)The surrounding sterile field and all areas that are in contact with blood or bodily fluids
• D)The center of the surgical incision

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