The nurse recognizes the appropriate procedures for sterile asepsis. Of the following, which action is consistent with sterile asepsis?
a. Clean forceps may be used to move items on the sterile field.
b. Sterile fields may be prepared well in advance of the procedures.
c. The first small amount of sterile solution should be poured and discarded.
d. Wrapped sterile packages should be opened starting with the flap closest to the nurse.
C
Before pouring the solution into the container, the nurse pours a small amount (1 to 2 mL) into a disposable cap or plastic-lined waste receptacle. The discarded solution cleans the lip of the bot-tle. This action is consistent with sterile asepsis.
Sterile forceps should be used to move items on a sterile field when using sterile asepsis.
Sterile fields should not be prepared well in advance of a sterile procedure. A sterile object or field becomes contaminated by prolonged exposure to air.
Wrapped sterile packages should be opened starting with the flap furthest away from the nurse (i.e., the top flap).
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