AORN BUNDLED EXAMS ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
◉ When should the sterile field be prepared?
a. After induction of anesthesia
b. One hour before the scheduled procedure
c. As close to the time of surgery as possible
d. While the OR is being cleaned. ANSWER: As close to the time of
surgery as possible
◉ Which statement is TRUE about transferring sterile fluids onto a
sterile field?
a. It is best to pour fluids into a container that is placed in the center of
the sterile field
b. Since the original fluid container has a label, the fluid does not need
to be labeled on the sterile field
c. Transfer saline 30 minutes before the case
d. Using a transfer device can reduce the potential for contamination.
ANSWER: Using a transfer device can reduce the potential for
contamination
, ◉ When scrubbed team members move in and around the sterile field,
they should do this to prevent contamination:
a. Turn their back on the field
b. Place their hands in the axilla to relax their shoulders
c. Move back to back or face to face when changing positions
d. Change levels many times. ANSWER: Move back to back or face to
face when changing positions
◉ What should perioperative team members do when a break in sterile
technique is discovered?
a. Debrief
b. SBAR
c. Check back
d. Speak up. ANSWER: Speak up
◉ The definition of ________________ is when moisture soaks through
drapes, gowns, and packages and renders the item contaminated.
a. Strikethrough
b. Strikeover
c. Strikeup
TEST BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
◉ When should the sterile field be prepared?
a. After induction of anesthesia
b. One hour before the scheduled procedure
c. As close to the time of surgery as possible
d. While the OR is being cleaned. ANSWER: As close to the time of
surgery as possible
◉ Which statement is TRUE about transferring sterile fluids onto a
sterile field?
a. It is best to pour fluids into a container that is placed in the center of
the sterile field
b. Since the original fluid container has a label, the fluid does not need
to be labeled on the sterile field
c. Transfer saline 30 minutes before the case
d. Using a transfer device can reduce the potential for contamination.
ANSWER: Using a transfer device can reduce the potential for
contamination
, ◉ When scrubbed team members move in and around the sterile field,
they should do this to prevent contamination:
a. Turn their back on the field
b. Place their hands in the axilla to relax their shoulders
c. Move back to back or face to face when changing positions
d. Change levels many times. ANSWER: Move back to back or face to
face when changing positions
◉ What should perioperative team members do when a break in sterile
technique is discovered?
a. Debrief
b. SBAR
c. Check back
d. Speak up. ANSWER: Speak up
◉ The definition of ________________ is when moisture soaks through
drapes, gowns, and packages and renders the item contaminated.
a. Strikethrough
b. Strikeover
c. Strikeup
