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Surgical Asepsis — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Sterile field = absolutely no microbes
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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Safety & Infection Control 🔖 Free to read, print, and share
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Surgical Asepsis on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Quick Tip

Surgical asepsis eliminates all microorganisms including spores, whereas medical asepsis only reduces their number.

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