sterile field set-up

Question 1

what is the first step in setting up a sterile field

Answer 1

Open the covering of the package per the manufacturer’s directions,
slipping the package onto the center of the workspace with the top flap
of the wrapper opening away from the body

Question 2

how do you open the flaps of the package

Answer 2

Grasp the tip of the top flap of the package, and with arm positioned
away from the sterile field, unfold the top flap away from body.

●● Next, open the side flaps, using the right hand for the right flap and the
left hand for the left flap.

●● Grasp the last flap and turn it down toward the body.

Open next to the sterile field by holding the bottom edge with one hand and pulling back on the top flap with the other hand.

Question 3

how should you place the packages and where should you add the items

Answer 3

Place the packages that will be used last furthest from the sterile field; open these first; Add them directly to the sterile field.

Question 4

how do you place a sterile item onto a sterile field

Answer 4

Lift the package from the dry
surface, holding it 15 cm (6 in) above the sterile field, pulling the two
surfaces apart, and dropping it onto the sterile field