ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2023 Questions
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Performing surgical asepsis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is supervising a newly licensed nurse who is performing surgical asepsis. After donning a sterile gown and gloves, which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse demonstrates correct aseptic technique?
Correct Answer: B
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Correct Answer: B - The nurse holds her hands above her waist.
Rationale: Holding hands above the waist helps prevent contamination of the sterile field. Gravity naturally pulls microbes downwards, reducing the risk of transferring them onto the sterile field. This position also helps maintain a safe distance from potential contaminants, such as the nurse's own clothing or non-sterile surfaces.
Incorrect choices:
A: Putting on a face mask is not directly related to maintaining sterile technique during surgical asepsis.
C: Turning the back to the sterile field increases the risk of contamination since the nurse cannot see potential breaches in aseptic technique.
D:
Touching the outside of the gown can introduce microbes onto the sterile field, compromising the sterility of the environment.
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