Which is an acceptable method of transferring sterile items to the sterile field?

a. Reaching over the sterile field
b. Dropping large items on the sterile field
c. Flipping small, rigid items onto the sterile field
d. Shaking the item from its package


ANS: C
Flip only small items so they don't land on the floor. Flipping creates air turbulence so it should be kept to a minimum.

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