NCLEX-RN Flashcards: Sterile Technique And Sterile Field

Study Sterile Technique And Sterile Field in NCLEX-RN with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the correct action if a sterile item touches an unsterile surface during setup?

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ANSWER

Discard the item and replace it with a sterile item. Sterile items become contaminated upon contact with unsterile surfaces, necessitating immediate replacement to maintain asepsis.

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A 76-year-old client with type 2 diabetes mellitus has a surgical wound with moderate drainage requiring a sterile dressing change. After opening the sterile dressing kit, the RN realizes the client's call light is out of reach and the client is anxious. Which action by the nurse maintains sterility?

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