BS Nursing Microbiology
nmdcat.online June 6, 2026

A nurse is preparing a sterile field. The critical principle to remember when working with a sterile field is that:

A. Only the edges of the field are considered sterile.
B. Anything that touches the sterile field and is not sterile is considered contaminated.
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C. Surgical masks are not necessary when working with a sterile field.
D. Sterile fields can be prepared hours in advance.

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  • Only the edges of the field are considered sterile.
  • Anything that touches the sterile field and is not sterile is considered contaminated.
  • Surgical masks are not necessary when working with a sterile field.
  • Sterile fields can be prepared hours in advance.

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