During a sterile procedure, the nurse reaches across the sterile field to pick up an instrument. What is the correct interpretation?
Correct answer: C. The area under the arm is considered contaminated
- A. The field remains sterile if the sleeve is clean
- B. Only the instrument becomes contaminated
- C. The area under the arm is considered contaminated
- D. The field remains sterile if the action takes less than five seconds
Explanation
Reaching over a sterile field may contaminate the field because the front of the gown and the area below the waist are not considered sterile. A new sterile item or field is needed if contamination occurs.
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