Prepare a sterile field.

Preparation should include setting up the sterile field with

• instruments
• solutions
• supplies.

Maintaining a sterile field should include

• preparing a patient (e.g., providing a sterile drape)
• identifying surgical asepsis techniques (e.g., donning surgical PPE)
• demonstrating surgical asepsis techniques
• preparing a room for a surgical procedure. 

Process/Skill Questions: 

• What are common ways that a sterile field can be contaminated?
• What can result if a sterile field becomes contaminated during minor surgical procedures?
• What is the next step should the sterile field be contaminated?