When a sterile surface comes in contact with a nonsterile item, this is called a “break” in sterility or a “break” in the sterile field.

Suppuration can cause problems with wound healing.

Nonsterile individuals should never reach over a sterile field.

When removing tape from a dressing or bandage, it should be pulled toward the wound.

__ occurs when a nonsterile item either crosses over or comes in contact with a sterile field.

When autoclaving, place a gauze square around the tips of sharp instruments to prevent them from piercing the wrapping material.

All hinged instruments are wrapped in the open position to allow full steam penetration of the joint.

What type of wound is closed and has blood from broken vessels accumulating in the tissues?

Each instrument should always be locked before it is immersed in the chemical decontaminant so that the entire surface area can be cleansed.

A wet instrument pack is not automatically considered contaminated.