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AORN REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026/27
LATEST VERSION
After the surgical hand scrub, the scrub person should keep the fingers pointed in
which directionto allow water to drip off away from the attire?
a. downwards
b. upwards
c. straight
d. curled towards the palms Correct Answer-b. upwards
What actions can the RN circulator take to assist the scrub personnel during
gowning? (SATA)
a. Touch only the ties, velcro, or snaps to secure the back of the gown at the neck
and waist
b. Don the sterile gloves before fastening the gown to prevent contamination of the
gown flaps
c. Grasp the tie 4-6 inches from the tag and pull
d. Adjust the gown by grasping the bottom edge and pulling down to eliminate
blousing Correct Answer-a. Touch only the ties, velcro, or snaps to secure the
back of the gown at the neck and waist
d. Adjust the gown by grasping the bottom edge and pulling down to eliminate
blousing
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Because skin is a major source of contamination in the surgical environment,
which of thefollowing statements is true?
a. Hand hygiene is only necessary before providing care to the patient
b. Hand hygiene should be considered effective only if you are using an
antimicrobial solution
c. Hand lotions with petroleum as an ingredient are acceptable for use with gloves.
d. Health care personnel who have cuts on their hands should not provide direct
patient care Correct Answer-d. Health care personnel who have cuts on their
hands should not provide direct patient care
You have just finished a surgical procedure and are removing your gown and
gloves: Place inorder
a. wash hands with soap and water
b. Remove and discard the gloves using a glove-to-glove and skin-to-skin technique.
c. Pull the gown downward from the shoulders and off the arms.
d. Fold the contaminated side of the gown to the inside, roll it up, and discard it.
Correct Answer-c, d, b, a
Which of the following statements are correct? (SATA)
a. The closed glove method is used for subsequent gloving.
b. The open glove method is used for the initial donning of sterile gown and gloves.
c. The open method is used for subsequent gloving.
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d. The open glove method is used while performing sterile procedures when a
gown is not worn.Correct Answer-c. The open method is used for subsequent
gloving.
d. The open glove method is used while performing sterile procedures when a
gown is not worn.
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The surgical hand scrub controls resident microorganisms by:
a. the mechanical action of scrubbing
b. the chemical action of microbial agents used
c. the temperature of the water combined with chemical action
d. none of the above Correct Answer-b. the chemical action of microbial agents
used
Which of the following statements are true in relation to scrubbing for the first
procedure of theday? (SATA)
a. Clean under your fingernails using a brush.
b. Consider your hands and arms as two dimensional to ensure covering all aspects
when washing.
c. First, wash your hands under running water with soap.
d. Use an approved antimicrobial scrub agent on wet hands and arms. Correct
Answer-c. First,wash your hands under running water with soap.
d. Use an approved antimicrobial scrub agent on wet hands and arms.
Where should the scrub person's sterile gown be opened?
a. As far away from the instrument tray as possible.
b. In the back corner of the instrument table.
AORN REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026/27
LATEST VERSION
After the surgical hand scrub, the scrub person should keep the fingers pointed in
which directionto allow water to drip off away from the attire?
a. downwards
b. upwards
c. straight
d. curled towards the palms Correct Answer-b. upwards
What actions can the RN circulator take to assist the scrub personnel during
gowning? (SATA)
a. Touch only the ties, velcro, or snaps to secure the back of the gown at the neck
and waist
b. Don the sterile gloves before fastening the gown to prevent contamination of the
gown flaps
c. Grasp the tie 4-6 inches from the tag and pull
d. Adjust the gown by grasping the bottom edge and pulling down to eliminate
blousing Correct Answer-a. Touch only the ties, velcro, or snaps to secure the
back of the gown at the neck and waist
d. Adjust the gown by grasping the bottom edge and pulling down to eliminate
blousing
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Because skin is a major source of contamination in the surgical environment,
which of thefollowing statements is true?
a. Hand hygiene is only necessary before providing care to the patient
b. Hand hygiene should be considered effective only if you are using an
antimicrobial solution
c. Hand lotions with petroleum as an ingredient are acceptable for use with gloves.
d. Health care personnel who have cuts on their hands should not provide direct
patient care Correct Answer-d. Health care personnel who have cuts on their
hands should not provide direct patient care
You have just finished a surgical procedure and are removing your gown and
gloves: Place inorder
a. wash hands with soap and water
b. Remove and discard the gloves using a glove-to-glove and skin-to-skin technique.
c. Pull the gown downward from the shoulders and off the arms.
d. Fold the contaminated side of the gown to the inside, roll it up, and discard it.
Correct Answer-c, d, b, a
Which of the following statements are correct? (SATA)
a. The closed glove method is used for subsequent gloving.
b. The open glove method is used for the initial donning of sterile gown and gloves.
c. The open method is used for subsequent gloving.
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d. The open glove method is used while performing sterile procedures when a
gown is not worn.Correct Answer-c. The open method is used for subsequent
gloving.
d. The open glove method is used while performing sterile procedures when a
gown is not worn.
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The surgical hand scrub controls resident microorganisms by:
a. the mechanical action of scrubbing
b. the chemical action of microbial agents used
c. the temperature of the water combined with chemical action
d. none of the above Correct Answer-b. the chemical action of microbial agents
used
Which of the following statements are true in relation to scrubbing for the first
procedure of theday? (SATA)
a. Clean under your fingernails using a brush.
b. Consider your hands and arms as two dimensional to ensure covering all aspects
when washing.
c. First, wash your hands under running water with soap.
d. Use an approved antimicrobial scrub agent on wet hands and arms. Correct
Answer-c. First,wash your hands under running water with soap.
d. Use an approved antimicrobial scrub agent on wet hands and arms.
Where should the scrub person's sterile gown be opened?
a. As far away from the instrument tray as possible.
b. In the back corner of the instrument table.
