If a sterile package wrapped in an absorbent material barrier becomes wet or damp, what should you do?
a. Wipe it off, and then open it when the outer package is completely dry.
b. Use it as is because it was sterilized at one time.
c. Do not use because of the moisture that may have seeped into the package and contaminated it.
d. If it was sterilized less than 2 weeks ago, it is acceptable to use it.
ANS: C
If an absorbent material wrapper becomes wet, it is not certain whether the inner contents are sterile, so it can be considered contaminated and must not be used.
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