Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1598 of 2368
A nurse is setting up a sterile field. Which part of the field should the nurse consider contaminated?
- The center of the field in front of the nurse
- Any area within 1 inch of the edge
- Any area between waist level and shoulder level
- Any supply the nurse has continuously watched
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Correct answer: Any area within 1 inch of the edge
The border within 1 inch of the edge is considered contaminated, as are areas below waist level or above shoulder level.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Aseptic Technique: STERILE FIELDS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026