FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS : AORN
PERI-OP 101, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURAYTE ANSWERS
Using mechanical friction will not aid in - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Removal of Resident bacteria
Prolonged contact of skin atisepsis agents due to pooling of
solutions can cause patient injuries that inlude - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Chemical and thermal burns
Approximately what percentage of surgical patients develop a
surgical site infection during hospitalization - CORRECT ANSWERS-
5%
Which of the following terms is used to refer to seepage of fluid
through a sterile material with subsequent bacterial penetration -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Strike-through
Reduction in resident bactiera is aided by - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Antimicrobials
Which of the following types of drape is to be tubular - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Stockinette
,Which of the following is recommended when opening a sterile
field in the perioperative setting - CORRECT ANSWERS- Cables
and tubing should be secured with non-perforating devices
Which surface of the sterile field drapes are considered sterile -
CORRECT ANSWERS- TOP ONLY
Drapes are considered contaminated under which of the following
conditions - CORRECT ANSWERS- A hole is discovered
The drape drops below waist level
The drape is placed incorrectly
There some doubt about the drapes sterility
The perioperative RN should do which of the following when
draping a patient for a laparotomy? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Place
the opening of the lap sheet directly over the surgical site
Which of the following is an important consideration when draping
patients for procedures on the eye - CORRECT ANSWERS- It is
important to repel water
The environment must be free of lint
Cataract procedures are often performed without sedation
Adequate air exchange for the patient must be maintained
, The perioperative RN should follow which of these procedures
when draping equipment - CORRECT ANSWERS- Drape
equipment that will be positioned over the sterile field
Drape equipment that will be positioned immediately adjacent to
the sterile field
Drape large pieces of equipment as close to the time of use as
possible
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use
All of the above
Which of the following is an acceptable position for the hands and
arms of a scrubbed person for maintaining the integrity of the
sterile field - CORRECT ANSWERS- Above WAIST level
When should perioperative team members wear surgical attire
and a surgical head covering - CORRECT ANSWERS- Any time
they enter an operating room for any reason
Which of the following is the most important practice for
minimizing the risk for transmission of infectious organism
transmission - CORRECT ANSWERS- HAND WASHING
Which of the following parts of a surgical gown are considered
sterile? - CORRECT ANSWERS- The sleeves from the cuff to 2"
above the elbow
PERI-OP 101, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURAYTE ANSWERS
Using mechanical friction will not aid in - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Removal of Resident bacteria
Prolonged contact of skin atisepsis agents due to pooling of
solutions can cause patient injuries that inlude - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Chemical and thermal burns
Approximately what percentage of surgical patients develop a
surgical site infection during hospitalization - CORRECT ANSWERS-
5%
Which of the following terms is used to refer to seepage of fluid
through a sterile material with subsequent bacterial penetration -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Strike-through
Reduction in resident bactiera is aided by - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Antimicrobials
Which of the following types of drape is to be tubular - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Stockinette
,Which of the following is recommended when opening a sterile
field in the perioperative setting - CORRECT ANSWERS- Cables
and tubing should be secured with non-perforating devices
Which surface of the sterile field drapes are considered sterile -
CORRECT ANSWERS- TOP ONLY
Drapes are considered contaminated under which of the following
conditions - CORRECT ANSWERS- A hole is discovered
The drape drops below waist level
The drape is placed incorrectly
There some doubt about the drapes sterility
The perioperative RN should do which of the following when
draping a patient for a laparotomy? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Place
the opening of the lap sheet directly over the surgical site
Which of the following is an important consideration when draping
patients for procedures on the eye - CORRECT ANSWERS- It is
important to repel water
The environment must be free of lint
Cataract procedures are often performed without sedation
Adequate air exchange for the patient must be maintained
, The perioperative RN should follow which of these procedures
when draping equipment - CORRECT ANSWERS- Drape
equipment that will be positioned over the sterile field
Drape equipment that will be positioned immediately adjacent to
the sterile field
Drape large pieces of equipment as close to the time of use as
possible
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use
All of the above
Which of the following is an acceptable position for the hands and
arms of a scrubbed person for maintaining the integrity of the
sterile field - CORRECT ANSWERS- Above WAIST level
When should perioperative team members wear surgical attire
and a surgical head covering - CORRECT ANSWERS- Any time
they enter an operating room for any reason
Which of the following is the most important practice for
minimizing the risk for transmission of infectious organism
transmission - CORRECT ANSWERS- HAND WASHING
Which of the following parts of a surgical gown are considered
sterile? - CORRECT ANSWERS- The sleeves from the cuff to 2"
above the elbow
