Understanding Sterile Principles: Key Concepts and Practices
School
Harrisburg Area Community College**We aren't endorsed by this school
Course
NURS 141
Subject
Nursing
Date
Dec 10, 2024
Pages
1
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Sterile Principles WorksheetComplete each statement accurately.1.All objects used in a sterile field must be ______________.2.Sterile objects become _______________ when touched by unsterile objects.3.Sterile objects can become unsterile by prolonged exposure to _______________ microbes.4.Fluids flow in the direction of _______________.5.Moisture that passes through a sterile object draws _______________ from unsterile surfaces above or below the sterile surface by ______________________.6.The edges of a sterile field are considered ______________.7.The skin cannot be sterilized and is considered ______________.8.Conscientiousness, alertness, and honesty are essential qualities in maintaining surgical _______________. This is known as having a sterile conscious.9.Sterile items out of range of _______________ or _______________ the waist level of the nurse are considered ______________.10.Sterile packages must be validated for _______________ and _______________ to remain sterile.11.The passage of any unsterile object _______________ the sterile field (including arms) renders the sterile field ______________.12.Maintain a safe distance between sterile and _______________ objects.13.When in doubt about an object’s sterility, _______________ and _______________ the item.
