Author Question: What is the proper way to open a small, sterilely wrapped item for delivery to the sterile field? a. ... (Read 95 times)

ts19998 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

What is the proper way to open a small, sterilely wrapped item for delivery to the sterile field?
a. First flap is pulled and opened away from self and tucked into palm, side flaps are pulled and tucked into palm, and last flap is pulled toward self and secured before tossing item onto field.
b. First flap is pulled and opened toward self, the side flaps are pulled open, and the last flap is pulled and opened away from self; then item is tossed onto field.
c. Right flap is pulled and tucked into palm, left flap is pulled and tucked, top flap is pulled and opened toward self, and the bottom flap is opened away from self and secured before tossing onto field.
d. Left flap is pulled and tucked into palm, right flap is pulled and tucked, top flap is pulled and opened away from self and tucked, and bottom flap is pulled toward self and secured before tossing item onto field.

Question 2

What should the surgical technologist do with his or her gown and gloves in preparation for donning after scrubbing?
a. Open and toss gown and gloves into the basin set.
b. Open and toss gown and gloves onto the back table.
c. Open and toss gown and gloves onto unsterile Mayo stand.
d. Open gown wrapper on unsterile Mayo stand, and open and toss gloves onto gown.