AORN Periop 101 Final Exam TEST BANK
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Section 1: Aseptic Technique & Sterile Field
1. When opening a wrapped sterile package, which edge of the flap should be
opened first?
A) The flap closest to the surgical field
B) The flap farthest away from the surgical field
C) The left side flap
D) The right side flap
Correct Answer: B) The flap farthest away from the surgical field
Rationale: Opening the flap farthest away first prevents the sleeve of the surgical
attire from crossing the sterile field. The side flaps are opened next, and the
nearest flap is opened last.
2. If a solution is splashed onto the sterile drape during a procedure, what is the
correct action?
A) Cover the wet area with a sterile towel.
B) Immediately replace the sterile drape.
C) Blot the area dry with a sterile sponge.
D) Reinforce the area with sterile tape.
Correct Answer: B) Immediately replace the sterile drape.
,Rationale: Strike-through occurs when moisture causes microorganisms to travel
from an unsterile surface to a sterile surface. The drape must be considered
contaminated and replaced.
3. The surgical scrub time using a traditional timed method should last for at least:
A) 1 minute
B) 2 minutes
C) 5 minutes
D) 10 minutes
Correct Answer: C) 5 minutes
Rationale: AORN guidelines state that a traditional surgical scrub should be at
least 5 minutes for the first scrub of the day. Subsequent scrubs may be shorter
(e.g., 2-3 minutes) depending on the agent used.
4. Which of the following is a breach of sterile technique?
A) Keeping hands above waist level and below chest level.
B) Turning one's back to the sterile field.
C) Passing face-to-face with another sterile team member.
D) Reaching over the sterile field to receive an instrument.
Correct Answer: D) Reaching over the sterile field to receive an instrument.
Rationale: Reaching over a sterile field can cause contamination from non-sterile
attire or shedding. Items should be passed with a clear boundary, avoiding
reaching over the field.
5. When wearing a sterile gown and gloves, which area of the gown is considered
non-sterile?
,A) Chest to waist level in front
B) Sleeves from cuff to 2 inches above the elbow
C) Back of the gown, from the waist down
D) Front of the gown from chest to waist
Correct Answer: C) Back of the gown, from the waist down
Rationale: The front of the gown from chest to waist and the sleeves from 2
inches above the elbow to the cuff are considered sterile. The back of the gown is
considered non-sterile because it cannot be constantly monitored.
6. How far should the sterile team member remain from the non-sterile field?
A) At least 6 inches
B) At least 12 inches
C) At least 18 inches
D) At least 24 inches
Correct Answer: B) At least 12 inches
Rationale: A 12-inch distance must be maintained between sterile and non-sterile
areas to prevent accidental contamination.
7. Which of the following masks is appropriate for a surgical procedure with a
high risk of laser plume or bone dust?
A) Standard surgical mask
B) Fluid-resistant surgical mask
C) High-filtration particulate respirator (N95)
D) Cloth mask
Correct Answer: C) High-filtration particulate respirator (N95)
, Rationale: For procedures generating laser plume, bone dust, or aerosolized
pathogens, standard masks do not provide adequate protection. An N95 or higher
respirator is required.
8. When pouring a sterile solution into a sterile basin, where should the person
pouring the solution stand?
A) Directly over the sterile field
B) To the side of the sterile field, holding the bottle 12 inches above the basin
C) Behind the scrub person
D) At the foot of the operating table
Correct Answer: B) To the side of the sterile field, holding the bottle 12 inches
above the basin
Rationale: Pouring solutions should be done outside the sterile field to avoid
splashing. The lip of the bottle should be 12 inches above the basin to prevent
contamination.
9. If a sterile glove becomes contaminated during a procedure, what should the
scrub person do?
A) Continue the procedure if the contamination is minimal.
B) Change the glove immediately using the closed-assisted gloving technique.
C) Wash the glove with sterile saline.
D) Re-glove using the open gloving technique.
Correct Answer: B) Change the glove immediately using the closed-assisted
gloving technique.
Rationale: Contaminated gloves must be changed immediately. The closed-
assisted technique is preferred to prevent contamination of the gown cuff.
() Expected Questions and
Revised Correct Answers. with 100%
Guarantee Pass
Section 1: Aseptic Technique & Sterile Field
1. When opening a wrapped sterile package, which edge of the flap should be
opened first?
A) The flap closest to the surgical field
B) The flap farthest away from the surgical field
C) The left side flap
D) The right side flap
Correct Answer: B) The flap farthest away from the surgical field
Rationale: Opening the flap farthest away first prevents the sleeve of the surgical
attire from crossing the sterile field. The side flaps are opened next, and the
nearest flap is opened last.
2. If a solution is splashed onto the sterile drape during a procedure, what is the
correct action?
A) Cover the wet area with a sterile towel.
B) Immediately replace the sterile drape.
C) Blot the area dry with a sterile sponge.
D) Reinforce the area with sterile tape.
Correct Answer: B) Immediately replace the sterile drape.
,Rationale: Strike-through occurs when moisture causes microorganisms to travel
from an unsterile surface to a sterile surface. The drape must be considered
contaminated and replaced.
3. The surgical scrub time using a traditional timed method should last for at least:
A) 1 minute
B) 2 minutes
C) 5 minutes
D) 10 minutes
Correct Answer: C) 5 minutes
Rationale: AORN guidelines state that a traditional surgical scrub should be at
least 5 minutes for the first scrub of the day. Subsequent scrubs may be shorter
(e.g., 2-3 minutes) depending on the agent used.
4. Which of the following is a breach of sterile technique?
A) Keeping hands above waist level and below chest level.
B) Turning one's back to the sterile field.
C) Passing face-to-face with another sterile team member.
D) Reaching over the sterile field to receive an instrument.
Correct Answer: D) Reaching over the sterile field to receive an instrument.
Rationale: Reaching over a sterile field can cause contamination from non-sterile
attire or shedding. Items should be passed with a clear boundary, avoiding
reaching over the field.
5. When wearing a sterile gown and gloves, which area of the gown is considered
non-sterile?
,A) Chest to waist level in front
B) Sleeves from cuff to 2 inches above the elbow
C) Back of the gown, from the waist down
D) Front of the gown from chest to waist
Correct Answer: C) Back of the gown, from the waist down
Rationale: The front of the gown from chest to waist and the sleeves from 2
inches above the elbow to the cuff are considered sterile. The back of the gown is
considered non-sterile because it cannot be constantly monitored.
6. How far should the sterile team member remain from the non-sterile field?
A) At least 6 inches
B) At least 12 inches
C) At least 18 inches
D) At least 24 inches
Correct Answer: B) At least 12 inches
Rationale: A 12-inch distance must be maintained between sterile and non-sterile
areas to prevent accidental contamination.
7. Which of the following masks is appropriate for a surgical procedure with a
high risk of laser plume or bone dust?
A) Standard surgical mask
B) Fluid-resistant surgical mask
C) High-filtration particulate respirator (N95)
D) Cloth mask
Correct Answer: C) High-filtration particulate respirator (N95)
, Rationale: For procedures generating laser plume, bone dust, or aerosolized
pathogens, standard masks do not provide adequate protection. An N95 or higher
respirator is required.
8. When pouring a sterile solution into a sterile basin, where should the person
pouring the solution stand?
A) Directly over the sterile field
B) To the side of the sterile field, holding the bottle 12 inches above the basin
C) Behind the scrub person
D) At the foot of the operating table
Correct Answer: B) To the side of the sterile field, holding the bottle 12 inches
above the basin
Rationale: Pouring solutions should be done outside the sterile field to avoid
splashing. The lip of the bottle should be 12 inches above the basin to prevent
contamination.
9. If a sterile glove becomes contaminated during a procedure, what should the
scrub person do?
A) Continue the procedure if the contamination is minimal.
B) Change the glove immediately using the closed-assisted gloving technique.
C) Wash the glove with sterile saline.
D) Re-glove using the open gloving technique.
Correct Answer: B) Change the glove immediately using the closed-assisted
gloving technique.
Rationale: Contaminated gloves must be changed immediately. The closed-
assisted technique is preferred to prevent contamination of the gown cuff.
