AORN Periop 101 Final Exam Questions and Answers (2023/2024)

Using mechanical friction when prepping will NOT aid inA. Removal of resident bacteriaB.Removal of dirt and oilC.The effectiveness of antimicrobialsD.Removal of transient bacteria Correct Ans - A. Removal ofresident bacteriaReduction in resident bacteria is aided by:A. Use of a degreaser B. Use of antimicrobialsC. Prepping clean to dirtyD. Mechanical friction Correct Ans - B. Use of antimicrobialsProlonged contact of skin antisepsis agents due to pooling of the solutions can cause patient injuries that include:1.Chemical burns2.Thermal burns3.Injuries related to equipment malfunction Correct Ans - A. 1 and2Which 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 skinC. Povidone-iodine cannot be used on mucous membranesD. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectiveness Correct Ans-D. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectivenessDocumentation of the preoperative skin prep includes all of the follow EXCEPT:A.Hair removalB.Manufacturer of solutions usedC. AllergiesD. Name of the person who performed the prep Correct Ans - B.Manufacturer of solutions usedWhen prepping an extremity, which one of the following is ALWAYS required?A. Positioning the extremity to prevent prep solution from running toward the incision siteB.Assistance in holding the limbC.Scrubbing nails with a brush before the formal prepD.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