Clinical Situation: Jane Smith, a 30-year-old obese female had a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) 3 days ago. Her gallbladder symptoms began 6 months ago, but the physician wanted her to lose weight before the surgery. She has developed a postoperative infection and now requires wound care and dressing changes. You are assigned to care for Mrs. Smith for your clinical experience.
-While setting up the sterile field,state four guidelines that need to be followed to maintain sterility.
a._________________
b._________________
c._________________
d._________________

Question

Clinical Situation: Jane Smith, a 30-year-old obese female had a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) 3 days ago. Her gallbladder symptoms began 6 months ago, but the physician wanted her to lose weight before the surgery. She has developed a postoperative infection and now requires wound care and dressing changes. You are assigned to care for Mrs. Smith for your clinical experience. 
-While setting up the sterile field,state four guidelines that need to be followed to maintain sterility.
a._________________
b._________________
c._________________
d._________________

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer is a.Never turn your back on a sterile field.
b.Avoid talking,coughing,sneezing,or reaching across a sterile field.
c.Keep sterile objects above waist level.
d.Do not spill solutions on the sterile field.
e.Open all sterile packages away from the sterile field to prevent crossover and contamination.

Clinical Situation: Jane Smith, a 30-Year-Old Obese Female Had a Cholecystectomy