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mikaylakyoung

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When scrubbed in, it is never acceptable to fold one's hands under one's arms and tuck them in the axillary region.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

When removing instrument trays from the sterilizer, it is acceptable to touch the door of the sterilizer with the tray because the door is sterile.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



irishcancer18

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
The hands are never folded under the arms because of perspiration in the axillary region. Sterile personnel must keep their hands in sight at all times, at or above waist level or at the level of the sterile field.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Steam only reaches the area within the gasket of a sterilizer. Instrument trays should not touch the edge of the sterilizer outside the gasket when being removed after flash sterilization.



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