Question

The nurse is using aseptic technique to insert an indwelling urinary catheter. Which technique made by the nurse is correct?

A.) keeping sterile field above waist level
B.) putting on sterile gloves before opening sterile package
C.) maintaining a 3-in. (7.5-cm) border around the sterile field
D.) opening the sterile package toward the nurse to prevent reaching over

Answer 1

Keeping the sterile field above waist level, putting on sterile gloves before opening the package, maintaining a border around the field, and opening the package away from the nurse are correct techniques for inserting an indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to insert an indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique, the nurse must follow certain correct techniques:

A.) The nurse should keep the sterile field above waist level to prevent contamination.

B.) The nurse should put on sterile gloves before opening the sterile package to maintain sterility.

C.) The nurse should maintain a 3-inch (7.5-cm) border around the sterile field to minimize the risk of contamination.

D.) The nurse should open the sterile package away from themselves to prevent reaching over and potentially contaminating the field.