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| What happens to a sterile object if it touches a non-sterile object? |
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| What happens to a sterile object if it touches another sterile object? |
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Definition
| Nothing. Both objects remain sterile. |
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| When handling objects in a sterile field what should they be handled with? |
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Definition
| Sterile gloves of sterile forceps |
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| What happens if you reach over a sterile field? |
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Definition
| It is no longer sterile. Don't reach over the sterile field, reach around it. |
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| If you are standing in front of a sterile field and you need an object on the opposite side of the sterile field would should you do? |
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Definition
| Reach around the sterile field. Do not reach over the sterile field. |
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| What happens to a paper or cloth sterile field if it becomes wet? |
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| It is considered contaminated because microorganisms from a non-sterile surface can go through a wet cloth or paper by cappillary action. |
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True or False
The one inch border at the edge of the sterile field is also sterile. |
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Definition
False
The there is a one inch "non-sterile" border around the sterile field. Do not let any sterile items touch the border or they will be considered contaminated. |
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| What should you do to a sterile field if it is prepared beforehand. |
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Definition
| Cover it with a sterile drape. |
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True or False
If you turn you back on a sterile field it is considered contaminated |
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True or False
If your clothes touch the sterile field it is still considered sterile. |
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Definition
False
Clothes are not sterile. Touching anything non-sterile to something sterile contaminates it. Stand back from the sterile field so that you don't touch it with your clothes. |
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True or False
The sterile field should be kept at waist level at all times. |
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True or False
When wearing sterile gloves they should be kept above your waist at all times. |
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| Whn opening a non-sterile container of sterile water or other solution should you wear gloves? |
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Definition
| No, open containers with no gloves on. |
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True or False
When placing a cap to a bottle or container on a surface you should place it facing down. |
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Definition
False
Place the cap facing up so that you don't contaminate it. |
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Term
| What does it mean to "lip" a container of liquid? |
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Definition
| If the container has been opened previously pour a small amount out into the wastebasket before pouring it into your sterile container. |
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| When adding a sterile item to a sterile field, should you open the wrapper before or after you put on sterile gloves? |
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Definition
| Before. The wrapper is not sterile and will contaminate your sterile gloves if you handle it with them on. |
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| What is the procedure for opening a sterile wrapper? |
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Definition
| The first flap of the wrapper is opened away from you, then the side flaps, then the last flap toward you, all without reaching over the sterile field. |
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| What is the name for items in between sterile and non-sterile? |
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Definition
| There is no name, an item is either sterile or non-sterile. There is no in between. |
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True or False
If you are in doubt as to whether an item is sterile or non-sterile it should be considered sterile. |
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Definition
False
If in doubt, consider the item non-sterile. |
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