Author Question: The surgeon and assistants should never take their towels from the primary sterile field. ... (Read 43 times)

Capo · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

The surgeon and assistants should never take their towels from the primary sterile field.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Once the initial skin incision has been made, the scalpel must be removed from the field to avoid injuring the patient or a surgical team member.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

kjo;oj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
The surgeon and assistant may take their gowns from a separate table set aside to hold the gowns, but should never take towels, gowns, or gloves from the primary sterile field, to avoid contamination of the field.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
The scrub person should not allow the scalpel to remain on the field after its use.