These statements are about surgical asepsis.Which is correct?
A) A sterile item cannot touch another sterile item.
B) Sterile items are always kept within your vision.
C) Sterile items are always kept below your waist.
D) Airborne microbes cannot contaminate a sterile field.

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Sterile items must always be kept within the view of the healthcare worker to prevent contamination. This way, the healthcare worker can monitor the field and prevent any contamination from occurring. A, C, and D are incorrect statements as sterile items can touch each other, must not be kept below the waist, and airborne microbes can contaminate a sterile field.

These Statements Are About Surgical Asepsis.Which Is Correct