UPDATED AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM (2 VERSIONS) WITH
CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
VERSION 1
When performing surgical skin prep, the antiseptic agent should be
applied for he length of time designated by the
A. AORN on preoperative patient skin antisepsis
B. Available evidence based research
C. Manufacturers instructions for use (IFU)
D. Recommendations form facility's infection control department -
ANSWER-c
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 patients 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 the incision and move
outwards - ANSWER-d
Which nerve is MOST frequently injured a a result of improper
positioning ion the patients arms?
A. Brachial plexus
B. Lumbar plexus
C. Sciatic
D. Radial - ANSWER-a
,The basic surgical positions, each with their own variations are
A. Karaoke, sitting, supine
B. Supine, prone, lateral
C. Supine, prone, lateral
D. Prone, supine, lithotomy - ANSWER-c
In the planning and provision for safe patient care related to the
prevention of positioning injury, the perioperative RN should
A. Depend on the patient's natural defense mechanisms to indicate
the need for positioning alterations
D. Rely on the surgeon's and anesthesia providers assessments to
guide postioning
C. Use a consistent method of procedure- specific position for each
patient
D. Use additional precautions as appropriate based on unique
patient considerations - ANSWER-d
What is an important consideration related to transferring a patient
who has received general anesthesia form the OR bed to a gurney
for transport to PACU?
A. One staff member should routinely be available for patient
transfers
B. Transfer with a minimum of four staff members in attendance
C. Pre0 medicate the patient to make them less anxious during
transport
D. Wait until the patient is fully awake and able to transfer himself
or herself from the OR bed to the gurney - ANSWER-b
,An area of painful skin that is abraded, blistered or has shallow
craters would be classified as which stage ulcer?
A. Stage I
B. Stage II
C. Stage III
D. Stage IV - ANSWER-b
Which of the following observations are critical when doing skin
antisepsis on pediatric patients
A. Take measure to urgent the loss of body heat
B. The relatively small bodies of pets patients requires smaller
amounts of antimicrobial agents
C. Children are not sensitive to chemical agents
D. The whole body must be prepped irrespective of the operative
site - ANSWER-a
If a highly contaminated area is part of the surgical procedure, the
are with lower bacterial churn should be
A. Confided and contained
B. Prepped first
C. Prepped last
D. Prepped with gentle friction - ANSWER-b
A patient is scheduled for reconstruction of her enxteral ear
following a dog bite injury. Which skin prep agent is indicated for
use in this case?
, A. Aqueous iodophor
B CHG alcohol
C. Chorehexidine gluconate (CHG)
Iodophor-alcohol - ANSWER-a
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
What agents are effective in removing resident microorganisms?
A. Mechanical agents
B. Chemical agents
C. Biochemical agents
Hydrostatic agents - ANSWER-b
Which of the following should be avoiding during hair removal?
A. Use of clippers
B. Clipping of hair agents the grain of hair growth
C. Nicking or cutting the skin
D. Removal of loose hair from preppier area - ANSWER-c
Identify the correct sequence for prepping
CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
VERSION 1
When performing surgical skin prep, the antiseptic agent should be
applied for he length of time designated by the
A. AORN on preoperative patient skin antisepsis
B. Available evidence based research
C. Manufacturers instructions for use (IFU)
D. Recommendations form facility's infection control department -
ANSWER-c
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 patients 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 the incision and move
outwards - ANSWER-d
Which nerve is MOST frequently injured a a result of improper
positioning ion the patients arms?
A. Brachial plexus
B. Lumbar plexus
C. Sciatic
D. Radial - ANSWER-a
,The basic surgical positions, each with their own variations are
A. Karaoke, sitting, supine
B. Supine, prone, lateral
C. Supine, prone, lateral
D. Prone, supine, lithotomy - ANSWER-c
In the planning and provision for safe patient care related to the
prevention of positioning injury, the perioperative RN should
A. Depend on the patient's natural defense mechanisms to indicate
the need for positioning alterations
D. Rely on the surgeon's and anesthesia providers assessments to
guide postioning
C. Use a consistent method of procedure- specific position for each
patient
D. Use additional precautions as appropriate based on unique
patient considerations - ANSWER-d
What is an important consideration related to transferring a patient
who has received general anesthesia form the OR bed to a gurney
for transport to PACU?
A. One staff member should routinely be available for patient
transfers
B. Transfer with a minimum of four staff members in attendance
C. Pre0 medicate the patient to make them less anxious during
transport
D. Wait until the patient is fully awake and able to transfer himself
or herself from the OR bed to the gurney - ANSWER-b
,An area of painful skin that is abraded, blistered or has shallow
craters would be classified as which stage ulcer?
A. Stage I
B. Stage II
C. Stage III
D. Stage IV - ANSWER-b
Which of the following observations are critical when doing skin
antisepsis on pediatric patients
A. Take measure to urgent the loss of body heat
B. The relatively small bodies of pets patients requires smaller
amounts of antimicrobial agents
C. Children are not sensitive to chemical agents
D. The whole body must be prepped irrespective of the operative
site - ANSWER-a
If a highly contaminated area is part of the surgical procedure, the
are with lower bacterial churn should be
A. Confided and contained
B. Prepped first
C. Prepped last
D. Prepped with gentle friction - ANSWER-b
A patient is scheduled for reconstruction of her enxteral ear
following a dog bite injury. Which skin prep agent is indicated for
use in this case?
, A. Aqueous iodophor
B CHG alcohol
C. Chorehexidine gluconate (CHG)
Iodophor-alcohol - ANSWER-a
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
What agents are effective in removing resident microorganisms?
A. Mechanical agents
B. Chemical agents
C. Biochemical agents
Hydrostatic agents - ANSWER-b
Which of the following should be avoiding during hair removal?
A. Use of clippers
B. Clipping of hair agents the grain of hair growth
C. Nicking or cutting the skin
D. Removal of loose hair from preppier area - ANSWER-c
Identify the correct sequence for prepping
