The infection control officer is observing hospital staff for appropriate use of aseptic technique. What observation demonstrates the need for more instruction on surgical asepsis?
a. Facing the sterile field
b. Placing a sterile dressing on a sterile field
c. Touching the edges of the sterile field with sterile gloves
d. Keeping gloved hands above the waist
ANS: C
The edges of a sterile field are not considered sterile.
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