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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Setting up the Sterile Field/OR Sterile Pack Quiz

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Work through each question carefully to choose the best answer, and submit the quiz to view your results. After completing the quiz, read through the answer explanations to review the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect options.

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1

Which finding means a sterile package must not be used?

The package is slightly wrinkled
The package label is handwritten
The package is wet and the sterilization indicator has failed to change
The package contains more instruments than expected

2

What is the correct order for opening the flaps of a wrapped sterile pack?

Near flap, side flaps, far flap
Far flap, side flaps, near flap
Side flaps, near flap, far flap
Any order, provided the wrapper remains intact

3

Why is the outer 1-inch (2.54 cm) border of a sterile wrapper considered contaminated?

Because it is exposed to moisture during sterilization
Because it is the area most frequently handled during opening and cannot be considered sterile
Because it contains the sterilization indicator
Because it comes into contact with surgical instruments during packaging

4

What is the primary purpose of the landing area?

To store instruments that are not immediately needed
To separate clean instruments from used instruments
To provide a controlled receiving area where sterile items are safely transferred before final arrangement
To keep medications separate from instruments

5

When pouring a sterile solution into a sterile basin, which practice is correct?

Allow the bottle lip to rest on the basin to improve control
Pour quickly to shorten exposure time
Read the medication label aloud, confirm it with the scrub nurse, and avoid touching the basin with the bottle
Label the solution after all medications have been poured

6

During setup, the circulating nurse accidentally touches the sterile contents while opening a package. What should happen next?

Continue because the sterile item has not yet reached the field
Wipe the item with antiseptic and continue
Ask the scrub nurse whether it still looks sterile
Remove the contaminated item and replace it with a new sterile item before continuing

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Part of Setting Up the Operating Room - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Created July 13, 2026 by 2607:FEA8:3441:6400:D4CF:A08A:DEEB:64C8
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Cite as "SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Setting up the Sterile Field/OR Sterile Pack Quiz". Appropedia. 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
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