Which of the Following Is the Correct Action for the Medical

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct action for the medical assistant to take when assisting a practitioner during a sterile surgical procedure?

A) Cover the open items that are not being used with a paper towel
B) Hand the physician items outside the sterile field with the tips of the transfer forceps
C) Hand the items to the physician before putting gloves on
D) Avoid reaching over the sterile field
E) Place unsterile items on the outer 1 inch of the sterile field