Fundamentals of Nursing

A Nurse is surgical unit prepares for a wound dressing.

While she is preparing. She sneeze over the dressing trolley without wearing a facemask. Which of the following is the most appropriate action should the nurse take?

  1. A set up a new sterile field Correct answer
  2. B put on a mask and continue working
  3. C continue working the most sterile field
  4. D Replace the equipment she thinks is contaminated

Explanation

Core Concept: Surgical asepsis (sterile technique) requires that any sterile field be considered contaminated if exposed to unfiltered respiratory droplets or if the 1-inch border is breached.

Clinical Presentation:

  • N/A (Procedural question).

Diagnosis:

  • First-line diagnostic tool: N/A.
  • Most accurate (gold standard) test: N/A.

Management:

  • Acute management: Discard the contaminated supplies and set up a completely new sterile field.
  • Definitive management: Always wear a mask and maintain a safe distance over sterile fields.

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