AORN Periop 101 Questions And Answers Advanced Review Solution
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 ANSWER->A. Removal of resident bacteria
Reduction in resident bacteria is aided by:
A. Use of a degreaser
B. Use of antimicrobials
C. Prepping clean to dirty
D. Mechanical friction - CORRECT ANSWER->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 ANSWER->A. 1 and 2
Which one of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Povidone-iodine's mechanism of action is to disrupt the 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 ANSWER->D. Heating povidoneiodine 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 ANSWER->B. Manufacturer of solutions
used