The __________ zone is a hands-free space (designated receptacle) on the sterile field where sharps can be placed and retrieved so that the surgical technologist and surgeon do not hand instruments to each other directly.

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The correct term is "neutral zone," which is a designated area on the sterile field where sharps can be safely placed and retrieved without direct hand-to-hand passing, reducing the risk of needlestick injuries.

The __________ Zone Is a Hands-Free Space (Designated Receptacle) on the Sterile