Sterile vs. Clean Technique: The Difference That Could Save a Patient’s Life

What is the difference between clean and sterile technique, and when does the NCLEX expect nurses to use each one? This episode explores medical asepsis, surgical asepsis, sterile fields, wound care, catheter insertion, and the most common mistakes that compromise infection prevention. Learn how to recognize contamination, choose the correct technique, and answer nursing exam questions with confidence.