A 1-inch margin around a sterile field is contaminated.Which statement is incorrect?
A)All sterile items must be placed inside the 1-inch margin.
B)Items outside the 1-inch margin are contaminated.
C)You can change the margin to inch if you need a bigger sterile field.
D)You must tell the nurse if you contaminate the sterile fielD.

Question

A 1-inch margin around a sterile field is contaminated.Which statement is incorrect?
A)All sterile items must be placed inside the 1-inch margin. 
B)Items outside the 1-inch margin are contaminated. 
C)You can change the margin to inch if you need a bigger sterile field. 
D)You must tell the nurse if you contaminate the sterile fielD.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

You cannot change the margin to 11 inches as it will be too difficult to maintain sterile conditions. The best choice would be to maintain the 1-inch margin and avoid contaminating it. A, B, and D are correct statements.

A 1-Inch Margin Around a Sterile Field Is Contaminated