Which is consistent with principles used to prepare a sterile field?
1. Items below tabletop height are contaminated.
2. Sterile peel-packages remain sterile for 2 years.
3. Sterile drapes have a 2-inch contaminated border.
4. Replace bottle caps if inside of cap is not touched.
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1. Items below waist level or tabletop height are contaminated and are discarded quickly to avoid contaminating the rest of the sterile field.
2. Peel-packages have varying expiration dates and are usually much shorter than 2 years.
3. Sterile drapes have a 1-inch perimeter that is considered contaminated.
4. Replace bottle caps if the inside of the cap and the edge of the bottle remain sterile.
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