When moving an x-ray tube over a sterile field, the field must be covered with a sterile sheet, which is discarded by the circulator after use because it has become contaminated

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ANS: T
Since the x-ray tube is not considered sterile, the sterile field must be covered when the tube is passed over it. Once the x-ray tube has passed above the sheet covering the field, this sheet must be discarded by a nonsterile member.