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AORN Periop 101 Final EXAM 1-3 TEST BANK 550
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST RELEASED
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AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM 1
Question: A patient is scheduled for reconstruction of her external ear following a dog bite
injury. Which skin prep agent is indicated for use in this case?
a) Aqueous iodophor
b) CHG-alcohol
c) CHG
d) Iodophor-alcohol - ANSWER✔✔a
Question: A patient is scheduled for reconstruction of her external ear following a dog bite
injury. Which of the following skin prep agents is contraindicated for this case:
a) Alcohol
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b) Cationic phenolic mixture
c) Chlorhexidine gluconate
d) Povidone-iodine - ANSWER✔✔c
Question: Which statement correctly describes recommendations for preoperative patient skin
antisepsis?
a) In determining the area to be prepped, expose the smallest area possible to protect the
patient's privacy
b) Prep dirty areas before clean areas
c) Remove hair with a razor immediately before prepping
d) The prep should start at the site of incision and move outwards - ANSWER✔✔d
Question: When performing surgical skin prep, the antiseptic agent should be applied for the
length of the time designated by the
a) AORN Guideline on Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis
b) Available evidence-based research
c) Manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU)
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d) Recommendations from the facility's infection control dept. - ANSWER✔✔c
Question: The skin can be sterilized:
a) Always
b) Easily
c) Never
d) None of the above - ANSWER✔✔c
Question: Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an antimicrobial skin prepping agent used:
a) Above the neck
b) For topical skin application only below the neck
c) For vaginal or mucous membrane preps
d) In the brain or meninges - ANSWER✔✔b
Q:There are three types of wound healing. Choose the option that describes secondary
intention.
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A. The wound is approximated with no wound separation.
B. The wound is cleaned, debriefed and packed.
C. The wound is vascularized.
D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation - ANSWER✔✔D.
Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation
Question: An example of a simple drain is - ANSWER✔✔Penrose drain
Question: Which statement is an accurate description of negative pressure wound therapy?
A. Applies constant, positive wound pressure.
B. Promotes wound contracture.
C. Increases bacterial loads.
D. Encourages edema. - ANSWER✔✔B. Promotes wound contracture.
Question: Which description of an additional skin closure options is applicable to a zipper
closure?
AORN Periop 101 Final EXAM 1-3 TEST BANK 550
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST RELEASED
RECENTLY
AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM 1
Question: A patient is scheduled for reconstruction of her external ear following a dog bite
injury. Which skin prep agent is indicated for use in this case?
a) Aqueous iodophor
b) CHG-alcohol
c) CHG
d) Iodophor-alcohol - ANSWER✔✔a
Question: A patient is scheduled for reconstruction of her external ear following a dog bite
injury. Which of the following skin prep agents is contraindicated for this case:
a) Alcohol
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b) Cationic phenolic mixture
c) Chlorhexidine gluconate
d) Povidone-iodine - ANSWER✔✔c
Question: Which statement correctly describes recommendations for preoperative patient skin
antisepsis?
a) In determining the area to be prepped, expose the smallest area possible to protect the
patient's privacy
b) Prep dirty areas before clean areas
c) Remove hair with a razor immediately before prepping
d) The prep should start at the site of incision and move outwards - ANSWER✔✔d
Question: When performing surgical skin prep, the antiseptic agent should be applied for the
length of the time designated by the
a) AORN Guideline on Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis
b) Available evidence-based research
c) Manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU)
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d) Recommendations from the facility's infection control dept. - ANSWER✔✔c
Question: The skin can be sterilized:
a) Always
b) Easily
c) Never
d) None of the above - ANSWER✔✔c
Question: Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an antimicrobial skin prepping agent used:
a) Above the neck
b) For topical skin application only below the neck
c) For vaginal or mucous membrane preps
d) In the brain or meninges - ANSWER✔✔b
Q:There are three types of wound healing. Choose the option that describes secondary
intention.
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A. The wound is approximated with no wound separation.
B. The wound is cleaned, debriefed and packed.
C. The wound is vascularized.
D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation - ANSWER✔✔D.
Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation
Question: An example of a simple drain is - ANSWER✔✔Penrose drain
Question: Which statement is an accurate description of negative pressure wound therapy?
A. Applies constant, positive wound pressure.
B. Promotes wound contracture.
C. Increases bacterial loads.
D. Encourages edema. - ANSWER✔✔B. Promotes wound contracture.
Question: Which description of an additional skin closure options is applicable to a zipper
closure?
