AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM |WELL
REVISED ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
Self-reporting - correct-answer -Method where individuals report their own
hygiene practices.
Direct Observation - correct-answer -Monitoring hand hygiene practices in real-
time.
Cables and Tubing - correct-answer -Should be secured to maintain sterile field
integrity.
Draping Technique - correct-answer -Unfold drapes inward toward the surgical
site.
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Drape Placement - correct-answer -Incorrect placement renders drapes
contaminated.
Contaminated Drapes - correct-answer -Drapes are contaminated if dropped
below waist level.
Patient Draping Considerations - correct-answer -Consider patient comfort and
safety during procedures.
Surgical Site Infection Prevention - correct-answer -Focus on minimizing
contamination during surgery.
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Operating Room Protocols - correct-answer -Follow strict protocols to ensure
patient safety.
Hand hygiene - correct-answer -Essential practice before surgical procedures.
Surgical hand antisepsis - correct-answer -Specific hand hygiene for surgical
settings.
Sterile field - correct-answer -Area free from all microorganisms.
Sterile gown sleeves - correct-answer -Sterile from cuff to 2 inches above elbow.
Isolation precautions - correct-answer -Methods to prevent infection spread.
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Contaminated items protocol - correct-answer -Entire set is considered
contaminated.
Unidirectional air delivery system - correct-answer -System to maintain sterile
environment.
Transfer of sterile items - correct-answer -Only scrubbed members transfer sterile
items.
Draped sterile field - correct-answer -Top area is considered sterile.
Surgical gloves change - correct-answer -Change gloves if soiled during
procedures.