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Quiz: Sterile Field Layout - ECSACONM

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1

During preparation of a surgical field, a nurse opens a sterile pack and notices the corner of the wrapper brushed against her non-sterile gown. What is the correct response?

Ask another nurse to re-arrange the items
Continue using the pack since the contents did not visibly touch
Re-wipe the wrapper with alcohol and proceed
Discard the pack and replace it

2

You are setting up the sterile field in a theatre where only one small table is available. How should the field be arranged?

Stack sterile supplies closely together to maximize table use
Place sharps in a designated area, arrange instruments logically, and maintain table height as sterile
Place non-sterile supplies on one side of the same table
Keep sharps mixed with other instruments for easy reach

3

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about sterile field boundaries?

The sterile field includes all surfaces below table height
Drapes extending beyond the table edge remain sterile down to the floor
Sterile fields can be left unattended if no one is nearby
The sterile field is considered contaminated if touched by non-sterile staff

4

A circulating nurse accidentally brushes against the sterile drape covering the patient. What is the appropriate response?

Ask the scrub nurse to cover with a non-sterile cloth
Apply new sterile draping to reinforce the contaminated area
Continue the procedure while minimizing contact
Ignore it since no instruments touched


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Part of Maintaining Sterile Field - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
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License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
Language English (en)
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Created August 21, 2025 by KatKor
Last edit September 19, 2025 by Felipe Schenone
Cite as KatKor (2025). "Quiz: Sterile Field Layout - ECSACONM". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
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