periop 101 - AORN post-tests 50 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated & Verified

Which is true regarding general skin antiseptic application? - ️️Prep in a back and forth motion when using CHG based aseptic What is not a pt risk factor for SSI? - ️️pt's knowledge of condition What is true concerning iodine skin antiseptics? - ️️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? - ️️30 seconds Which measure should be included as part of an extremity prep? - ️️Cover distal edge of tourniquet with an impervious drape to prevent patient injury Hair that is removed from the head for a cranial procedure - ️️is the property of the patient What should be documented after the surgical prep? - ️️Skin condition at surgical site, antiseptic used, who did the prep What is true regarding abdominoperineal prep? - ️️The bladder is emptied after the vaginal prep is completed Goal of surgical skin antisepsis - ️️Reduce the risk of the patient developing SSI Which measure helps decrease the risk of fire caused by skin antiseptics? - ️️Prevent flammable skin antiseptics from pooling or soaking into linens or the patient's hair