You are preparing a sterile field for a operating ...

NCLEX-PN Test Prep Questions And Answers 2025

You are preparing a sterile field for a operating room surgical procedure. When should you stop the preparation of this sterile field?

When you have placed a sterile item only 1 inch and not 2 inches from the edge of the sterile field

When you have completely finished the field. You cannot stop the set up until it is all done.

When you have accidentally poured a sterile liquid into a container that was on the sterile field

When you turn your upper body only away from the field because the surgeon calls your name

✔ Correct Answer:

When you turn your upper body only away from the field because the surgeon calls your name