sterile field CONT.

Question 1

how can microbes move from a non-sterile item get to a sterile item

Answer 1

by gravity

Question 2

what should you not do around a sterile field

Answer 2

Do not reach across or above a sterile field.
●● Do not turn your back on a sterile field.
●● Hold items to add to a sterile field at a minimum of 6 inches above the field

Question 3

Any sterile, non-waterproof wrapper that comes in contact with moisture becomes sterile or nonsterile

Answer 3

nonsterile

Question 4

how can any sterile, non-waterproof wrapper that comes in contact with moisture becomes nonsterile

Answer 4

by a wicking action that allows microbes
to travel rapidly from a
nonsterile surface to the sterile surface

Question 5

how can you make sure a sterile item that is in a non-waterproof wrapper does not come in contact with moisture

Answer 5

keep all surfaces dry

Question 6

when should you discard sterile packages

Answer 6

any sterile packages that are torn, punctured, or wet

Question 7

what should you do before setting up a sterile field in a client’s environment

Answer 7

Select a clean area above waist level in the client’s environment (a bedside stand) to set up the sterile field.

●● Check that all sterile packages (additional dressings, sterile bowl, sterile
gloves, and solution) are dry and intact and have a future expiration date.

Any chemical tape must show the appropriate color change.

●● Make sure an appropriate waste receptacle is nearby