Which of the following are principles of sterile procedure? (Select all that apply. )

A) Gowns are sterile from the chest and shoulder to table level.
B) Sterile persons must keep hands in view and above the waist and below the neck.
C) Sterile persons must fold arms across chest with hands tucked into the axillary region.
D) Unscrubbed persons must stay at least 6 inches away from the sterile field.
E) Sterile persons may position themselves with their back to the sterile field.

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Katie Radcliffe · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A,B, Explanation :  Once in place,gowns are sterile from the front chest and shoulders to table level and on the sleeves to 2 inches (5 cm)above the elbow.Sterile persons must keep their hands in view,above waist level and below the neckline,and must not turn their back to the sterile field to avoid contamination.When wearing a sterile gown,do not fold arms with hands tucked into the axillary region.This area is not considered sterile once operating room personnel have donned gowns.Perspiration can lead to strike-through,or contamination that occurs when moisture permeates a sterile barrier.Unscrubbed persons always stay at least 1 foot away from the sterile field while keeping it in constant view;they touch only unsterile areas.

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