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periop 101 - AORN post-tests Questions with 100%
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Which is true regarding general skin antiseptic application? -
ANSWER Prep in a back and forth motion when using CHG
based aseptic
What is not a pt risk factor for SSI? - ANSWER pt's knowledge of
condition
What is true concerning iodine skin antiseptics? - ANSWER
Iodine is found in thyroid hormones, amino acids, and other
body substances
What is the prep time of an alcohol-based CHG product in dry
skin? - ANSWER 30 seconds
Which measure should be included as part of an extremity
prep? - ANSWER Cover distal edge of tourniquet with an
impervious drape to prevent patient injury
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Hair that is removed from the head for a cranial procedure -
ANSWER is the property of the patient
What should be documented after the surgical prep? - ANSWER
Skin condition at surgical site, antiseptic used, who did the prep
What is true regarding abdominoperineal prep? - ANSWER The
bladder is emptied after the vaginal prep is completed
Goal of surgical skin antisepsis - ANSWER Reduce the risk of the
patient developing SSI
Which measure helps decrease the risk of fire caused by skin
antiseptics? - ANSWER Prevent flammable skin antiseptics from
pooling or soaking into linens or the patient's hair
Which type of alloy finish of an instrument eliminates glare and
is often used during laser surgery? - ANSWER Ebony
which is preferred sterile solution to use on the sterile field to
remove debris from instruments? - ANSWER Water
periop 101 - AORN post-tests Questions with 100%
Verified Answers UPDATED!!!
Which is true regarding general skin antiseptic application? -
ANSWER Prep in a back and forth motion when using CHG
based aseptic
What is not a pt risk factor for SSI? - ANSWER pt's knowledge of
condition
What is true concerning iodine skin antiseptics? - ANSWER
Iodine is found in thyroid hormones, amino acids, and other
body substances
What is the prep time of an alcohol-based CHG product in dry
skin? - ANSWER 30 seconds
Which measure should be included as part of an extremity
prep? - ANSWER Cover distal edge of tourniquet with an
impervious drape to prevent patient injury
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Hair that is removed from the head for a cranial procedure -
ANSWER is the property of the patient
What should be documented after the surgical prep? - ANSWER
Skin condition at surgical site, antiseptic used, who did the prep
What is true regarding abdominoperineal prep? - ANSWER The
bladder is emptied after the vaginal prep is completed
Goal of surgical skin antisepsis - ANSWER Reduce the risk of the
patient developing SSI
Which measure helps decrease the risk of fire caused by skin
antiseptics? - ANSWER Prevent flammable skin antiseptics from
pooling or soaking into linens or the patient's hair
Which type of alloy finish of an instrument eliminates glare and
is often used during laser surgery? - ANSWER Ebony
which is preferred sterile solution to use on the sterile field to
remove debris from instruments? - ANSWER Water
