As a sterile team member draping an unsterile table with a ...

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As a sterile team member draping an unsterile table with a separate drape, you would unfold the drape outward toward the opposite side away from yourself first, then toward yourself.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Who is responsible for doing the initial count?
 
  a. Circulating nurse
  b. Anesthesia provider
  c. Sterile processing staff
  d. Surgeon

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
When draping an unsterile table, unfold it toward yourself to cover the front edge of the unsterile table first, which minimizes the possibility of self-contamination. Then unfold the remainder of the drape over the surface of the table and away from yourself.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The initial count is done by the person who assembles the tray and wraps the items for sterilization. Sometimes a copy of the instrument count sheet is included in the tray.