A sterile field consists of which of the following? (Select all ...

[lunatika]

A sterile field consists of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Sterile tray
  b. Work surface draped with a sterile towel
  c. Table covered by a large sterile drape
  d. Patient's bedside table

Question 2

The patient has been sleeping and has been lying on his right side. The nurse is ready to take his temperature using a tympanic thermometer. She needs to insert the thermometer into his ___________ ear.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

[shailee]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
A sterile field may consist of a sterile kit or tray, a work surface draped with a sterile towel or wrapper, or a table covered with a large sterile drape. A patient's bedside table is not sterile but can be a work surface where a sterile field can be applied.

Answer to Question 2

left
If the patient has been lying on one side, use the upper ear. Heat trapped in the ear facing down will cause a false high temperature reading.