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dbose

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on: Jul 18, 2018
What areas of the sterile field are considered contaminated?
 
  a. Just the areas with blood on them
  b. The area nearest to the incision
  c. The surrounding sterile field and all areas that are in contact with blood or bodily fluids
  d. The center of the surgical incision

Question 2

How should trash be handled at the end of a procedure?
 
  a. All trash in the same bag
  b. In the recycle bin
  c. Separated into biohazard, noninfectious trash, and recyclable trash
  d. Red biohazard bags


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
All of the surrounding areas of the sterile field and all areas that have come into contact with blood or bodily fluids are considered contaminated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Noninfectious trash should be placed into impervious bags. Biohazardous waste should be placed in separate impervious bags that are easily recognized. Recyclable items go in a separate labeled container. All waste must meet local, state, and federal regulations.


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dbose

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Reply #2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 18, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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