Question

q11. a surgical technician touches an unsterile item while performing a procedure, what should be done immediately?
change the glove at once.
break scrub and rescrub.
wait until closing to change the glove.
ask the surgeon what to do.

Explanation:

In a surgical setting, maintaining sterility is crucial. If a surgical technician touches an unsterile item, changing the glove immediately is the standard practice to prevent contamination. Breaking scrub and rescrubbing is an extreme measure not typically needed for just a glove contamination. Waiting until closing risks spreading contaminants. Asking the surgeon is unnecessary as changing the glove is a well - known sterile technique protocol.

Answer:

Change the glove at once.