Which of the following is the correct action for the medical assistant to take when assisting a practitioner during a sterile surgical procedure?
A. Hand the physician items outside the sterile field with the tips of the transfer forceps
B. Avoid reaching over the sterile field
C. Hand the items to the physician before putting gloves on
D. Place unsterile items on the outer 1 inch of the sterile field
E. Cover the open items that are not being used with a paper towel
Answer: B
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