Which statement about the edges of a sterile drape or wrapper is correct?

Which statement about the edges of a sterile

Multiple choice — select the best answer

AThe entire drape is sterile
BA one-inch border around the edges is considered nonsterile
CThe edges are sterile if not touched
DOnly the corners are nonsterile

✓ Correct answer: B. A one-inch border around the edges is considered nonsterile A standard rule of sterile technique holds that a one-inch (about 2.5 cm) margin at the edge of a sterile drape or wrapper is considered nonsterile because it is closest to the nonsterile boundary.

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