AORN Periop 101 FINAL EXAM
AORN Periop 101 FINAL EXAM Q&A (REAL)
Using mechanical friction when prepping will NOT aid in
A. Removal of resident bacteria
B. Removal of dirt and oil
C. The effectiveness of antimicrobials
D. Removal of transient bacteria Correct Ans - A. Removal of
resident bacteria
Reduction in resident bacteria is aided by:
A. Use of a degreaser
B. Use of antimicrobials
C. Prepping clean to dirty
D. Mechanical friction Correct Ans - B. Use of antimicrobials
Prolonged contact of skin antisepsis agents due to pooling of the solutions
can cause patient injuries that include:
1. Chemical burns
2. Thermal burns
3.Injuries related to equipment malfunction Correct Ans - A. 1 and
2
Which one of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Povidone-iodine's mechanism of action is to disrupt the cell membrane
B. Povidone-iodine is nonirritating to the skin
C. Povidone-iodine cannot be used on mucous membranes
D. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectiveness Correct Ans
- D. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectiveness
Documentation of the preoperative skin prep includes all of the follow
EXCEPT:
A. Hair removal
B. Manufacturer of solutions used
C. Allergies
D. Name of the person who performed the prep Correct Ans - B.
Manufacturer of solutions used
When prepping an extremity, which one of the following is ALWAYS required?
A. Positioning the extremity to prevent prep solution from running toward
the incision site
B. Assistance in holding the limb
C. Scrubbing nails with a brush before the formal prep
D. Prepping so that the entire limb can be draped Correct Ans -
A. Positioning the extremity to prevent prep solution from running
toward the incision site
,AORN Periop 101 FINAL EXAM
Surgical wound infections can result in decreased
. A. Hospitalization time
B. Intraoperative time
C. Income for hospitals
D. Workload for perioperative nurses Correct Ans - C. Income for
hospitals
Preoperative skin preparation is accomplished by
. A. Removing soil and transient microbes
B. Reducing resident microbes
C. Using antimicrobial agents that inhibit growth of microbes
D. All of the above Correct Ans - D. All of the above
According to AORN's guidelines for skin preparation of patients, hair at the
operative site is .
A. Allowed to remain unless it interferes with the surgical procedures
B. Always removed with a depilatory
C. Removed at least two hours before surgery
D. Dry shaved as opposed to wet shaved Correct Ans - A. Allowed
to remain unless it interferes with the surgical procedures
The concept of prepping from clean to dirty means
. A. Cleaning all stomas or open wounds first
B. Beginning at the incision site and using circular strokes toward the
periphery
C. Prep solution is changed after cleaning contaminated areas
D. Surgical scrub solutions used first and then surgical paint Correct Ans
- B. Beginning at the incision site and using circular strokes toward the
periphery
Common resident bacteria include all EXCEPT:
A. Staphylococcus epiermidis
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Diphtheroid bacillus
D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa Correct Ans - wrong
Which one of the following statements about the skin prep is FALSE?
A. Povidone-iodine should not be allowed to dry
B. Manufacturers' guidelines should be followed
C. Skin prep is performed after the patient has been positioned
D. The name of the person performing the prep should be documented
Correct Ans - A. Povidone-iodine should not be allowed to dry
Objectives of the surgical prep include all EXCEPT:
A. Removal of dirt, skin oil, and microbes from the skin
,AORN Periop 101 FINAL EXAM
B. Sterilization of skin
C. Reduction of bacterial count
D. Prevention of regrowth of microbes for several hours Correct Ans
- B. Sterilization of skin
The generally recognized length of time required for contact of antimicrobial
agents to be effective is
A. 1 to 3
minutes B. 2 to
5 minutes C. 3
to 5 minutes
D. According to manufacturers' directions Correct Ans - D.
According to manufacturers' directions
The principles of preoperative skin preparation include all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Prep from clean to
dirty B. Use aseptic
technique C. Prep stomas
first
D. Prevent pooling Correct Ans - C. Prep stomas first
Which one of the following topical antimicrobial agents is neurotoxic?
A. Povidone-iodine
B. Alcohol
C. PCMX (parachlorometaxylenol)
D. Chlorhexidine gluconate Correct Ans - D. Chlorhexidine
gluconate
Which statement is TRUE about iodophor with alcohol?
A. It provides rapid reduction in microbial counts of skin
B. Persistence or residual activity is excellent
C. It has been shown to be nontoxic and nonirritating
D. Percutaneous absorption does not occur across mucous membranes
Correct Ans - wrong
Which statement is FALSE about eye, extremity, or vaginal preps?
A. A 5% sterile ophtalmic prep solution is commercially available for eye
preps
B. The vagina should be prepped first as part of a vaginal prep
C. When prepping an extremity, it should be positioned so that the incision
site is the upper-most portion of the prep
D. If fingers or toes are included in the surgical field (extremity prep), it
may be necessary to scrub the nail with a brush and soap solution Correct
Ans - B. The vagina should be prepped first as part of a vaginal prep
Hand hygiene should be performed after which of the following?
A. Touching the operating room bed controls
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B. Adjusting a patient's bed linens
C. Eating
D. Marking the surgical site
E. All of the above Correct Ans - E. All of the above
When should perioperative team members use an alcohol-based rub for hand
hygiene?
A. After hands have been exposed to blood or other bodily fluids
B. After using the restroom
C. When the hands are not visibly soiled
D. When caring for patients with spore-forming organisms Correct Ans
- C. When the hands are not visibly soiled
What is the minimum length of time perioperative team members should
spend performing hand hygiene by washing with soap and water?
A. 7 seconds
B. 15 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 30 seconds Correct Ans - B. 15 seconds
How much of an alcohol-based hand rub should be used when performing
hand hygiene?
A. A dime-sized amount
B. A quarter-sized amount
C. 10 drops
D. The amount recommended by the manufacturer Correct Ans -
D. The amount recommended by the manufacturer
Perioperative team members should maintain fingernails at a maximum of
what length?
A. 2 mm (0.08
inch) B. 6 mm
(0.24 inch) C. 10
mm (0.4 inch)
D. 12 mm (0.5 inch) Correct Ans - A. 2 mm (0.08 inch)
Which of the following measures is helpful for maintaining healthy skin and
minimizing the risk of hand dermatitis?
A. Completely drying hands before putting on gloves
B. Avoiding water hotter than 80° F (27° C)
C. Using approved moisturizing products
D. Using glove liners
E. All of the above Correct Ans - E. All of the above
Which of the following types of jewelry is acceptable for perioperative team
members to wear in patient care areas?
A. One ring per hand
AORN Periop 101 FINAL EXAM Q&A (REAL)
Using mechanical friction when prepping will NOT aid in
A. Removal of resident bacteria
B. Removal of dirt and oil
C. The effectiveness of antimicrobials
D. Removal of transient bacteria Correct Ans - A. Removal of
resident bacteria
Reduction in resident bacteria is aided by:
A. Use of a degreaser
B. Use of antimicrobials
C. Prepping clean to dirty
D. Mechanical friction Correct Ans - B. Use of antimicrobials
Prolonged contact of skin antisepsis agents due to pooling of the solutions
can cause patient injuries that include:
1. Chemical burns
2. Thermal burns
3.Injuries related to equipment malfunction Correct Ans - A. 1 and
2
Which one of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Povidone-iodine's mechanism of action is to disrupt the cell membrane
B. Povidone-iodine is nonirritating to the skin
C. Povidone-iodine cannot be used on mucous membranes
D. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectiveness Correct Ans
- D. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectiveness
Documentation of the preoperative skin prep includes all of the follow
EXCEPT:
A. Hair removal
B. Manufacturer of solutions used
C. Allergies
D. Name of the person who performed the prep Correct Ans - B.
Manufacturer of solutions used
When prepping an extremity, which one of the following is ALWAYS required?
A. Positioning the extremity to prevent prep solution from running toward
the incision site
B. Assistance in holding the limb
C. Scrubbing nails with a brush before the formal prep
D. Prepping so that the entire limb can be draped Correct Ans -
A. Positioning the extremity to prevent prep solution from running
toward the incision site
,AORN Periop 101 FINAL EXAM
Surgical wound infections can result in decreased
. A. Hospitalization time
B. Intraoperative time
C. Income for hospitals
D. Workload for perioperative nurses Correct Ans - C. Income for
hospitals
Preoperative skin preparation is accomplished by
. A. Removing soil and transient microbes
B. Reducing resident microbes
C. Using antimicrobial agents that inhibit growth of microbes
D. All of the above Correct Ans - D. All of the above
According to AORN's guidelines for skin preparation of patients, hair at the
operative site is .
A. Allowed to remain unless it interferes with the surgical procedures
B. Always removed with a depilatory
C. Removed at least two hours before surgery
D. Dry shaved as opposed to wet shaved Correct Ans - A. Allowed
to remain unless it interferes with the surgical procedures
The concept of prepping from clean to dirty means
. A. Cleaning all stomas or open wounds first
B. Beginning at the incision site and using circular strokes toward the
periphery
C. Prep solution is changed after cleaning contaminated areas
D. Surgical scrub solutions used first and then surgical paint Correct Ans
- B. Beginning at the incision site and using circular strokes toward the
periphery
Common resident bacteria include all EXCEPT:
A. Staphylococcus epiermidis
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Diphtheroid bacillus
D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa Correct Ans - wrong
Which one of the following statements about the skin prep is FALSE?
A. Povidone-iodine should not be allowed to dry
B. Manufacturers' guidelines should be followed
C. Skin prep is performed after the patient has been positioned
D. The name of the person performing the prep should be documented
Correct Ans - A. Povidone-iodine should not be allowed to dry
Objectives of the surgical prep include all EXCEPT:
A. Removal of dirt, skin oil, and microbes from the skin
,AORN Periop 101 FINAL EXAM
B. Sterilization of skin
C. Reduction of bacterial count
D. Prevention of regrowth of microbes for several hours Correct Ans
- B. Sterilization of skin
The generally recognized length of time required for contact of antimicrobial
agents to be effective is
A. 1 to 3
minutes B. 2 to
5 minutes C. 3
to 5 minutes
D. According to manufacturers' directions Correct Ans - D.
According to manufacturers' directions
The principles of preoperative skin preparation include all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Prep from clean to
dirty B. Use aseptic
technique C. Prep stomas
first
D. Prevent pooling Correct Ans - C. Prep stomas first
Which one of the following topical antimicrobial agents is neurotoxic?
A. Povidone-iodine
B. Alcohol
C. PCMX (parachlorometaxylenol)
D. Chlorhexidine gluconate Correct Ans - D. Chlorhexidine
gluconate
Which statement is TRUE about iodophor with alcohol?
A. It provides rapid reduction in microbial counts of skin
B. Persistence or residual activity is excellent
C. It has been shown to be nontoxic and nonirritating
D. Percutaneous absorption does not occur across mucous membranes
Correct Ans - wrong
Which statement is FALSE about eye, extremity, or vaginal preps?
A. A 5% sterile ophtalmic prep solution is commercially available for eye
preps
B. The vagina should be prepped first as part of a vaginal prep
C. When prepping an extremity, it should be positioned so that the incision
site is the upper-most portion of the prep
D. If fingers or toes are included in the surgical field (extremity prep), it
may be necessary to scrub the nail with a brush and soap solution Correct
Ans - B. The vagina should be prepped first as part of a vaginal prep
Hand hygiene should be performed after which of the following?
A. Touching the operating room bed controls
, AORN Periop 101 FINAL EXAM
B. Adjusting a patient's bed linens
C. Eating
D. Marking the surgical site
E. All of the above Correct Ans - E. All of the above
When should perioperative team members use an alcohol-based rub for hand
hygiene?
A. After hands have been exposed to blood or other bodily fluids
B. After using the restroom
C. When the hands are not visibly soiled
D. When caring for patients with spore-forming organisms Correct Ans
- C. When the hands are not visibly soiled
What is the minimum length of time perioperative team members should
spend performing hand hygiene by washing with soap and water?
A. 7 seconds
B. 15 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 30 seconds Correct Ans - B. 15 seconds
How much of an alcohol-based hand rub should be used when performing
hand hygiene?
A. A dime-sized amount
B. A quarter-sized amount
C. 10 drops
D. The amount recommended by the manufacturer Correct Ans -
D. The amount recommended by the manufacturer
Perioperative team members should maintain fingernails at a maximum of
what length?
A. 2 mm (0.08
inch) B. 6 mm
(0.24 inch) C. 10
mm (0.4 inch)
D. 12 mm (0.5 inch) Correct Ans - A. 2 mm (0.08 inch)
Which of the following measures is helpful for maintaining healthy skin and
minimizing the risk of hand dermatitis?
A. Completely drying hands before putting on gloves
B. Avoiding water hotter than 80° F (27° C)
C. Using approved moisturizing products
D. Using glove liners
E. All of the above Correct Ans - E. All of the above
Which of the following types of jewelry is acceptable for perioperative team
members to wear in patient care areas?
A. One ring per hand
