Veterinary Technician

Category - Surgical

Which area of a sterile gown is considered nonsterile?
  1. The front above the waist
  2. The back
  3. The front below the waist
  4. Both B and C
Explanation
Answer: D - The back and the front of a sterile gown below the waist are considered nonsterile. One must never turn their back to a sterile field nor allow their hands to drop below their waist. Persons needing to pass each other in the operating room should pass back to back or front to front depending on where their location is relative to the operating table.
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