It is acceptable to open sterile supplies into a rigid container ...

[tingc95]

It is acceptable to open sterile supplies into a rigid container because all the edges are sterile.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which is not an example of the economical use of supplies in the OR?
 
  a. Combining contaminated trash with noncontaminated trash
  b. Turning off lights when not needed
  c. Opening sutures only as needed
  d. Pouring just enough antiseptic solution for the skin prep

[Eunice618]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Do not open any supplies into a rigid instrument container because the edges are not considered sterile.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Because contaminated trash is processed at a cost per pound, noncontaminated trash should be separated so that a facility is not charged for it as contaminated.

[tingc95]

TYSM

[tranoy]

Excellent