Agar was not completely set prior to inoculating with the organism. Effect: Rationale:

What is an example of a routine procedure performed by surgical technologists prior to entering the sterile field that would be part of the aseptic technique?

These are examples of the 5 rules of asepsis, except: 1. Any item used for patient care or that is visibly soiled must be considered "dirty" and "contaminated" 2. If the item has been cleaned with a detergent disinfectant, it is both clean and decontaminated 3. Sterile items are devices processed by steam, dry heat, ethylene oxide or other sterilization method to kill most organisms 4. Dirty, clean and sterile items must be separated at all times

Describe the process of qualitative water test for coliform contamination. If shown EMB plates, be able to determine if coliforms are present or not.