A 1-Inch Margin Around a Sterile Field Is Contaminated

question 7

Multiple Choice

A 1-inch margin around a sterile field is contaminated.Which statement is incorrect?

• A)All sterile items must be placed inside the 1-inch margin.
• B)Items outside the 1-inch margin are contaminated.
• C)You can change the margin to ½ inch if you need a bigger sterile field.
• D)You must tell the nurse if you contaminate the sterile field.

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