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Using mechanical friction when prepping will NOT
aid in
A. Removal of resident bacteria
B. Removal of dirt and oil
C. The effectiveness of antimicrobials
D. Removal of transient bacteria Correct Ans
- A. Removal of resident
bacteria
Reduction in resident bacteria is aided by:
A. Use of a
degreaser B. Use of
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,AORN Periop 101 Final Exam Questions and
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antimicrobials
C. Prepping clean to dirty
D. Mechanical friction Correct Ans - B. Use of antimicrobials
Prolonged contact of skin antisepsis agents due to pooling of
the solutions can cause patient injuries that include:
1. Chemical burns
2. Thermal burns
3. Injuries related to equipment malfunction Correct
Ans - A. 1 and 2
Which one of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Povidone-iodine's mechanism of action is to disrupt the
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,AORN Periop 101 Final Exam Questions and
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cell membrane B. Povidone-iodine is nonirritating to the skin
C. Povidone-iodine cannot be used on mucous membranes
D. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectiveness
Correct Ans
- D. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectiveness
Documentation of the preoperative skin prep includes all of
the follow EXCEPT:
A. Hair removal
B. Manufacturer of
solutions used C. Allergies
D. Name of the person who performed the prep
Correct Ans -
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B. Manufacturer
of solutions used
When prepping an extremity, which one of the following is
ALWAYS required? A. Positioning the extremity to prevent prep
solution from running toward the incision site
B. Assistance in holding the limb
C. Scrubbing nails with a brush before the formal prep
D. 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
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Using mechanical friction when prepping will NOT
aid in
A. Removal of resident bacteria
B. Removal of dirt and oil
C. The effectiveness of antimicrobials
D. Removal of transient bacteria Correct Ans
- A. Removal of resident
bacteria
Reduction in resident bacteria is aided by:
A. Use of a
degreaser B. Use of
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,AORN Periop 101 Final Exam Questions and
verified Answers 2025/2026
antimicrobials
C. Prepping clean to dirty
D. Mechanical friction Correct Ans - B. Use of antimicrobials
Prolonged contact of skin antisepsis agents due to pooling of
the solutions can cause patient injuries that include:
1. Chemical burns
2. Thermal burns
3. Injuries related to equipment malfunction Correct
Ans - A. 1 and 2
Which one of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Povidone-iodine's mechanism of action is to disrupt the
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,AORN Periop 101 Final Exam Questions and
verified Answers 2025/2026
cell membrane B. Povidone-iodine is nonirritating to the skin
C. Povidone-iodine cannot be used on mucous membranes
D. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectiveness
Correct Ans
- D. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectiveness
Documentation of the preoperative skin prep includes all of
the follow EXCEPT:
A. Hair removal
B. Manufacturer of
solutions used C. Allergies
D. Name of the person who performed the prep
Correct Ans -
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, AORN Periop 101 Final Exam Questions and
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B. Manufacturer
of solutions used
When prepping an extremity, which one of the following is
ALWAYS required? A. Positioning the extremity to prevent prep
solution from running toward the incision site
B. Assistance in holding the limb
C. Scrubbing nails with a brush before the formal prep
D. 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
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