AORN Infection Prevention and Control

Question 1

What is the primary goal of maintaining sterile technique in the operating room?

Accepted Answer

To prevent contamination of the surgical site

Answer

To protect the surgical team from exposure to bodily fluids

Answer

To enhance the speed of the surgical procedure

Answer

To minimize the need for postoperative antibiotics

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a break in sterile technique?

Accepted Answer

Allowing a sterile object to fall below waist level

Answer

Touching a sterile drape with sterile gloves

Answer

Keeping sterile instruments on a sterile field

Answer

Wearing a surgical mask in the operating room

Question 3

What is the proper procedure for hand hygiene before performing a surgical scrub?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands and forearms with antimicrobial soap

Answer

Wash hands with water only

Answer

Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer

Answer

Soak hands in a sterile solution

Question 4

What is the recommended action if a surgical instrument is dropped during a procedure?

Accepted Answer

Remove the instrument and replace it with a sterile one

Answer

Rinse the instrument with sterile water and reuse it

Answer

Place the instrument back on the sterile field

Answer

Continue using the instrument if it appears clean

Question 5

Which factor most significantly contributes to surgical site infections (SSIs)?

Accepted Answer

Duration of the surgery

Answer

Patient’s fasting period

Answer

Type of anesthesia used

Answer

The patient’s age