Question

First, the sterile kit containing the sterile items should be placed on a work surface above waist level and the outside cover should be opened and placed on the work surface. The outer edge of the tip of the outermost flap should be grasped and the outermost flap should be opened away from the body while keeping the arm stretched away from the sterile field. The outer edge of the first side of the flap should be grasped and the side flap should be opened by pulling the side. The nurse should allow the kit to lie flat on the table surface. The arm should not be extended over the sterile surface. The outer edge of the second side of the flap should be grasped and the opening of the second side of the package should be pulled. The outer edge of the last and innermost flap should be grasped. Finally, the nurse should stand away from the sterile package and the flap should be pulled back, allowing the items to fall on the work surface.

a. true
b. false

Answer 1

The given statement is incorrect. The correct procedure for setting up a sterile kit involves placing it above waist level, opening the outer cover, and sequentially unfolding flaps while keeping arms away from the sterile field. The last flap is opened to allow items to fall onto the work surface, maintaining sterility throughout the process. The correct answer is b. false.

Step-by-step explanation:

The provided information contradicts the correct procedure for setting up a sterile kit.

The accurate sequence involves placing the kit above waist level, opening the outer cover, and systematically unfolding flaps while keeping the arm away from the sterile field.

It is crucial to let the kit lie flat on the table surface, ensuring the arm does not extend over the sterile area.

The subsequent steps include pulling open the first and second sides of the flap, and finally, standing away from the sterile package while pulling back the last flap.

This ensures aseptic conditions, allowing the kit's contents to fall onto the work surface without compromising sterility during setup.

Therefore, the correct answer is b. false.