A sterile field is considered contaminated if which of the following occurs?

A sterile field is considered contaminated

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AThe technologist faces the field
BA sterile item is added with sterile transfer technique
CAny portion of the drape extends below table level
DThe field remains within the technologist's view

✓ Correct answer: C. Any portion of the drape extends below table level Any part of a sterile drape below table level is considered unsterile because it cannot be monitored; sterile fields must be kept above waist or table height and in view.

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