AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL FINAL STUDY PAPER
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Resident bacteria. Answer: Bacteria that normally inhabit the
skin.
◉ Antimicrobials. Answer: Agents that inhibit microbial growth.
◉ Chemical burns. Answer: Injury from prolonged antiseptic
contact.
◉ Thermal burns. Answer: Injury caused by heat from antiseptics.
◉ Povidone-iodine. Answer: Antiseptic that disrupts cell
membranes.
◉ Preoperative skin prep. Answer: Cleans skin to reduce microbial
load.
◉ Hair removal. Answer: Not documented if it doesn't interfere with
surgery.
,◉ Clean to dirty prep. Answer: Start cleaning at incision site, move
outward.
◉ Common resident bacteria. Answer: Includes Staphylococcus and
diphtheroid bacilli.
◉ Skin prep documentation. Answer: Includes allergies and prep
performer's name.
◉ Surgical wound infections. Answer: Lead to decreased hospital
income.
◉ Antimicrobial contact time. Answer: Effective after time specified
by manufacturers.
◉ Prep extremity positioning. Answer: Prevents solution from
running toward incision.
◉ Surgical prep objectives. Answer: Remove dirt, oil, microbes;
prevent regrowth.
◉ Skin sterilization. Answer: Not achievable through skin prep
alone.
,◉ Intraoperative time. Answer: Duration of surgery affected by
infections.
◉ Depilatory use. Answer: Not always required for hair removal.
◉ Scrubbing nails. Answer: Important before formal skin
preparation.
◉ AORN guidelines. Answer: Provide standards for patient skin
preparation.
◉ Surgical scrub solutions. Answer: Used before applying surgical
paint.
◉ Injuries from equipment malfunction. Answer: Can occur during
prolonged antiseptic use.
◉ Stomas. Answer: Surgical openings for waste elimination.
◉ Chlorhexidine gluconate. Answer: Neurotoxic topical
antimicrobial agent.
◉ Iodophor with alcohol. Answer: Provides rapid microbial
reduction on skin.
, ◉ Vaginal prep. Answer: The vagina should not be prepped first.
◉ Hand hygiene. Answer: Performed after touching surfaces or
linens.
◉ Alcohol-based rub. Answer: Used when hands are not visibly
soiled.
◉ Hand hygiene duration. Answer: Minimum 15 seconds with soap
and water.
◉ Alcohol-based hand rub amount. Answer: Use manufacturer's
recommended amount.
◉ Fingernail length. Answer: Maximum length is 2 mm (0.08 inch).
◉ Healthy skin measures. Answer: Dry hands completely before
wearing gloves.
◉ Jewelry policy. Answer: No jewelry is acceptable in patient care
areas.
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Resident bacteria. Answer: Bacteria that normally inhabit the
skin.
◉ Antimicrobials. Answer: Agents that inhibit microbial growth.
◉ Chemical burns. Answer: Injury from prolonged antiseptic
contact.
◉ Thermal burns. Answer: Injury caused by heat from antiseptics.
◉ Povidone-iodine. Answer: Antiseptic that disrupts cell
membranes.
◉ Preoperative skin prep. Answer: Cleans skin to reduce microbial
load.
◉ Hair removal. Answer: Not documented if it doesn't interfere with
surgery.
,◉ Clean to dirty prep. Answer: Start cleaning at incision site, move
outward.
◉ Common resident bacteria. Answer: Includes Staphylococcus and
diphtheroid bacilli.
◉ Skin prep documentation. Answer: Includes allergies and prep
performer's name.
◉ Surgical wound infections. Answer: Lead to decreased hospital
income.
◉ Antimicrobial contact time. Answer: Effective after time specified
by manufacturers.
◉ Prep extremity positioning. Answer: Prevents solution from
running toward incision.
◉ Surgical prep objectives. Answer: Remove dirt, oil, microbes;
prevent regrowth.
◉ Skin sterilization. Answer: Not achievable through skin prep
alone.
,◉ Intraoperative time. Answer: Duration of surgery affected by
infections.
◉ Depilatory use. Answer: Not always required for hair removal.
◉ Scrubbing nails. Answer: Important before formal skin
preparation.
◉ AORN guidelines. Answer: Provide standards for patient skin
preparation.
◉ Surgical scrub solutions. Answer: Used before applying surgical
paint.
◉ Injuries from equipment malfunction. Answer: Can occur during
prolonged antiseptic use.
◉ Stomas. Answer: Surgical openings for waste elimination.
◉ Chlorhexidine gluconate. Answer: Neurotoxic topical
antimicrobial agent.
◉ Iodophor with alcohol. Answer: Provides rapid microbial
reduction on skin.
, ◉ Vaginal prep. Answer: The vagina should not be prepped first.
◉ Hand hygiene. Answer: Performed after touching surfaces or
linens.
◉ Alcohol-based rub. Answer: Used when hands are not visibly
soiled.
◉ Hand hygiene duration. Answer: Minimum 15 seconds with soap
and water.
◉ Alcohol-based hand rub amount. Answer: Use manufacturer's
recommended amount.
◉ Fingernail length. Answer: Maximum length is 2 mm (0.08 inch).
◉ Healthy skin measures. Answer: Dry hands completely before
wearing gloves.
◉ Jewelry policy. Answer: No jewelry is acceptable in patient care
areas.
