AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM
REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Mechanical friction - ANS Does not remove resident bacteria effectively.
Resident bacteria - ANS Bacteria that normally inhabit the skin.
Antimicrobials - ANS Agents that inhibit microbial growth.
Chemical burns - ANS Injury from prolonged antiseptic contact.
Thermal burns - ANS Injury caused by heat from antiseptics.
Povidone-iodine - ANS Antiseptic that disrupts cell membranes.
Preoperative skin prep - ANS Cleans skin to reduce microbial load.
Hair removal - ANS Not documented if it doesn't interfere with surgery.
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,Clean to dirty prep - ANS Start cleaning at incision site, move outward.
Common resident bacteria - ANS Includes Staphylococcus and diphtheroid bacilli.
Skin prep documentation - ANS Includes allergies and prep performer's name.
Surgical wound infections - ANS Lead to decreased hospital income.
Antimicrobial contact time - ANS Effective after time specified by manufacturers.
Prep extremity positioning - ANS Prevents solution from running toward incision.
Surgical prep objectives - ANS Remove dirt, oil, microbes; prevent regrowth.
Skin sterilization - ANS Not achievable through skin prep alone.
Intraoperative time - ANS Duration of surgery affected by infections.
Depilatory use - ANS Not always required for hair removal.
Scrubbing nails - ANS Important before formal skin preparation.
AORN guidelines - ANS Provide standards for patient skin preparation.
Surgical scrub solutions - ANS Used before applying surgical paint.
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, Injuries from equipment malfunction - ANS Can occur during prolonged antiseptic use.
Stomas - ANS Surgical openings for waste elimination.
Chlorhexidine gluconate - ANS Neurotoxic topical antimicrobial agent.
Iodophor with alcohol - ANS Provides rapid microbial reduction on skin.
Vaginal prep - ANS The vagina should not be prepped first.
Hand hygiene - ANS Performed after touching surfaces or linens.
Alcohol-based rub - ANS Used when hands are not visibly soiled.
Hand hygiene duration - ANS Minimum 15 seconds with soap and water.
Alcohol-based hand rub amount - ANS Use manufacturer's recommended amount.
Fingernail length - ANS Maximum length is 2 mm (0.08 inch).
Healthy skin measures - ANS Dry hands completely before wearing gloves.
Jewelry policy - ANS No jewelry is acceptable in patient care areas.
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REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Mechanical friction - ANS Does not remove resident bacteria effectively.
Resident bacteria - ANS Bacteria that normally inhabit the skin.
Antimicrobials - ANS Agents that inhibit microbial growth.
Chemical burns - ANS Injury from prolonged antiseptic contact.
Thermal burns - ANS Injury caused by heat from antiseptics.
Povidone-iodine - ANS Antiseptic that disrupts cell membranes.
Preoperative skin prep - ANS Cleans skin to reduce microbial load.
Hair removal - ANS Not documented if it doesn't interfere with surgery.
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,Clean to dirty prep - ANS Start cleaning at incision site, move outward.
Common resident bacteria - ANS Includes Staphylococcus and diphtheroid bacilli.
Skin prep documentation - ANS Includes allergies and prep performer's name.
Surgical wound infections - ANS Lead to decreased hospital income.
Antimicrobial contact time - ANS Effective after time specified by manufacturers.
Prep extremity positioning - ANS Prevents solution from running toward incision.
Surgical prep objectives - ANS Remove dirt, oil, microbes; prevent regrowth.
Skin sterilization - ANS Not achievable through skin prep alone.
Intraoperative time - ANS Duration of surgery affected by infections.
Depilatory use - ANS Not always required for hair removal.
Scrubbing nails - ANS Important before formal skin preparation.
AORN guidelines - ANS Provide standards for patient skin preparation.
Surgical scrub solutions - ANS Used before applying surgical paint.
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, Injuries from equipment malfunction - ANS Can occur during prolonged antiseptic use.
Stomas - ANS Surgical openings for waste elimination.
Chlorhexidine gluconate - ANS Neurotoxic topical antimicrobial agent.
Iodophor with alcohol - ANS Provides rapid microbial reduction on skin.
Vaginal prep - ANS The vagina should not be prepped first.
Hand hygiene - ANS Performed after touching surfaces or linens.
Alcohol-based rub - ANS Used when hands are not visibly soiled.
Hand hygiene duration - ANS Minimum 15 seconds with soap and water.
Alcohol-based hand rub amount - ANS Use manufacturer's recommended amount.
Fingernail length - ANS Maximum length is 2 mm (0.08 inch).
Healthy skin measures - ANS Dry hands completely before wearing gloves.
Jewelry policy - ANS No jewelry is acceptable in patient care areas.
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