Do covered sterile fields need to be monitored constantly during procedural delays?
Why, when, and how do sterile fields need to be covered?
What is the purpose of documenting surgical wound classifications?
How is the surgical wound classification determined?
What are a "primary supply diffuser array" and a "unidirectional air delivery system," and why is it important to know these terms?
What is the best strategy for maintaining air quality and minimizing the risk of airborne contamination of the sterile field in ORs and procedure rooms?
Which door should be opened for supplies when the OR has a door to the hallway and one to the core area?
Can a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) be used in the perioperative environment when a sterile field is present?
What should a scrubbed team member do if they need to sneeze?
Should hand hygiene be performed when changing a surgical gown and gloves during the procedure?
Are sterile gowns and sterile gloves required for clean-contaminated procedures (ie, tonsillectomy, cystoscopy)?
What is the difference in barrier performance between gowns and drapes labeled Level 1, 2, 3, or 4?
What is the critical zone of a gown or drape and how is this determined?
What is important to know when using a unidirectional air delivery system?