Wait until the end of the procedure to wipe and clean instruments of blood or bodily fluids
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
With a moist sponge, wipe blood and organic debris from instruments promptly after each use. Saline, blood, and other solutions can cause corrosion and damage surfaces. Blood and debris that are allowed to dry on instrument surfaces, in box locks, and crevices increase the bioburden that can be carried into the surgical site.
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