Question

While adding sterile items, the sterile item should first be opened by holding the outside wrapper in the nondominant hand. Then, the wrapper should be peeled away on the nondominant hand. Next, the nurse should be sure that the wrapper does not fall on the sterile field. Finally, the outer wrapper should be disposed of.

A) Step 2, Step 1, Step 4, Step 3
B) Step 2, Step 4, Step 1, Step 3
C) Step 1, Step 3, Step 4, Step 2
D) Step 4, Step 3, Step 2, Step 1

Answer 1

The correct order for opening sterile items is Step 1, Step 3, Step 4, Step 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct order for opening sterile items is Step 1, Step 3, Step 4, Step 2.

1. First, the sterile item should be opened by holding the outside wrapper in the nondominant hand.
2. Then, the wrapper should be peeled away on the nondominant hand.
3. Next, the nurse should be sure that the wrapper does not fall on the sterile field.
4. Finally, the outer wrapper should be disposed of.