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Periop 101 Final Exam 2026/2027 Actual Complete
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After transferring a male pt into the Phase I PACU, the
perioperative RN could reasonably expect the PACU RN
to FIRST
a. Administere med to the pt for nausea and vomiting
b. Ask the pt if he has any pain
c. Assess the pt's airway and respirations
d. Care for this pt and 2 other pts as assigned - Answer-c
During a handover report to the PACU RN, the
perioperative RN may use a communication method
identified by the acronym "SBAR". What does SBAR stand
for?
a. Safety, Background, Actions, Recovery expectations
b. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation -
Answer-b
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A 40 yr old male pt is awake and alert in the PACU after a
right shoulder surgery. What is the best measure to assess
the pt's pain?
a. Disucss the pt's pain with the anesthesiologist
b. Observe facial expressions
c. Ask the pt to rate pain from 1-10
d. Monitor vital sign changes - Answer-c
A 47 yr old male is admitted to the Pre-op area for an
inguinal hernia repair. What does the nurse include in the
intake assessment?
a. Pain
b. Cognitive ability of the pt
c. Cultural considerations
d. All of the above - Answer-d
During the preoperative interview, the perioperative nurse
should ask pt's about their use of
a. alcohol
b. herbal preparations
c. recreational drugs
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d. tobacco products
e. all of the above - Answer-e
The preoperative interview is the final assessment of the
pt. This nurse-pt interaction enables the nurse to
a. identify any additional pt care needs prior to surgery
b. determine the length of the procedure and needed
supplies
c. introduce the pt to the surgical team
d. provide info necessary for d/c - Answer-a
Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in
cost containment. Which of the following is an example of
how the perioperative RN can participate in cost
containment in the OR?
a) Ask the surgeon to use a less expensive implant
b) Begin cleaning the OR for the next case before the
patient leaves the room
c) Open all supplies listed on preference card, including
"available" supplies
d) Verify with surgeon before opening suture - Answer-d
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An RN who attends continuing nursing education and has
verified skills, knowledge, and attitudes about
perioperative nursing is demonstrating accountability in
his/her:
a) Certification requirements for professional achievement
in perioperative nursing
b) Collaboration among team members
c) Professional growth and maintenance of competency
d) Verification of nursing knowledge - Answer-c
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning use
of the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice?
a) Both medical and nursing licensing boards require
health care institutions to comply with the AORN
guidelines
b) The AORN Guidelines legally supersede departmental
and institutional policies
c) The AORN Guidelines reflect scientific evidence of how
nurses actually practice in perioperative settings
d) Work setting and situation variations may determine the
extent to which AORN Guidelines can be applied -
Answer-d
Periop 101 Final Exam 2026/2027 Actual Complete
Real Verified Exam Questions and Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) | Already Graded A+ | Newest
Exam!!!
After transferring a male pt into the Phase I PACU, the
perioperative RN could reasonably expect the PACU RN
to FIRST
a. Administere med to the pt for nausea and vomiting
b. Ask the pt if he has any pain
c. Assess the pt's airway and respirations
d. Care for this pt and 2 other pts as assigned - Answer-c
During a handover report to the PACU RN, the
perioperative RN may use a communication method
identified by the acronym "SBAR". What does SBAR stand
for?
a. Safety, Background, Actions, Recovery expectations
b. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation -
Answer-b
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A 40 yr old male pt is awake and alert in the PACU after a
right shoulder surgery. What is the best measure to assess
the pt's pain?
a. Disucss the pt's pain with the anesthesiologist
b. Observe facial expressions
c. Ask the pt to rate pain from 1-10
d. Monitor vital sign changes - Answer-c
A 47 yr old male is admitted to the Pre-op area for an
inguinal hernia repair. What does the nurse include in the
intake assessment?
a. Pain
b. Cognitive ability of the pt
c. Cultural considerations
d. All of the above - Answer-d
During the preoperative interview, the perioperative nurse
should ask pt's about their use of
a. alcohol
b. herbal preparations
c. recreational drugs
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d. tobacco products
e. all of the above - Answer-e
The preoperative interview is the final assessment of the
pt. This nurse-pt interaction enables the nurse to
a. identify any additional pt care needs prior to surgery
b. determine the length of the procedure and needed
supplies
c. introduce the pt to the surgical team
d. provide info necessary for d/c - Answer-a
Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in
cost containment. Which of the following is an example of
how the perioperative RN can participate in cost
containment in the OR?
a) Ask the surgeon to use a less expensive implant
b) Begin cleaning the OR for the next case before the
patient leaves the room
c) Open all supplies listed on preference card, including
"available" supplies
d) Verify with surgeon before opening suture - Answer-d
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An RN who attends continuing nursing education and has
verified skills, knowledge, and attitudes about
perioperative nursing is demonstrating accountability in
his/her:
a) Certification requirements for professional achievement
in perioperative nursing
b) Collaboration among team members
c) Professional growth and maintenance of competency
d) Verification of nursing knowledge - Answer-c
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning use
of the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice?
a) Both medical and nursing licensing boards require
health care institutions to comply with the AORN
guidelines
b) The AORN Guidelines legally supersede departmental
and institutional policies
c) The AORN Guidelines reflect scientific evidence of how
nurses actually practice in perioperative settings
d) Work setting and situation variations may determine the
extent to which AORN Guidelines can be applied -
Answer-d
