A nurse is preparing a sterile field for a dressing change. Which action demonstrates adherence to surgical aseptic technique?
A
Placing sterile items within 1 inch of the field's edge.
B
Keeping hands below waist level when gloved.
C
Opening the sterile package flap away from the body first.
D
Turning the back to the sterile field to retrieve additional supplies.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Opening the first flap away from the body prevents the nurse from reaching over the sterile field, minimizing contamination risk. The edges of a sterile field (1-inch border) are considered non-sterile.
💡 Why is C) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "A nurse is preparing a sterile field for a dressing change. Which action demonstrates adherence to surgical aseptic technique?" is Option C: Opening the sterile package flap away from the body first..
The other options — A) Placing sterile items within 1 inch of the field's edge., B) Keeping hands below waist level when gloved., D) Turning the back to the sterile field to retrieve additional supplies. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Opening the first flap away from the body prevents the nurse from reaching over the sterile field, minimizing contamination risk. The edges of a sterile field (1-inch border) are considered non-steri…
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