Which Item Used on the Sterile Field Is Considered Sharps

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which item used on the sterile field is considered sharps?

• A) Hemostats
• B) Knife blades
• C) Solution basin
• D) Suture packet

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Definitions:

High-Pitched

Describes a sound that is sharp and has a frequency at the higher end of the human's hearing range.

Tarry Stool

Black, sticky stools indicative of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

The loss of blood occurring within the gastrointestinal tract, which can manifest as vomiting blood or blood in the stool.

Gallbladder Disease

A broad term for disorders affecting the gallbladder, such as cholecystitis or gallstones, often leading to symptoms like pain and digestive problems.