What are the parameters of the sterile areas on the front of a gown?
a. From the neckline to the waist
b. From the chest level down to below the waist
c. From the chest level to the level of the sterile field
d. From the chest level down to knee level
ANS: C
Gowns are considered sterile only from the chest to the level of the sterile field in front and from 2 inches above the elbows to the cuffs on the sleeves. The level of the surgical site establishes the level of the sterile field.
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