Periop 101 Final Exam
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for Periop 101 Final Exam includes foundational
perioperative nursing concepts required for safe surgical patient care.
It focuses on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing
responsibilities, including surgical asepsis, sterile technique, patient
positioning, skin prep, instrument and sponge counts, specimen
handling, and prevention of surgical complications. The exam also
evaluates understanding of anesthesia considerations, infection
prevention, safety protocols, communication within the surgical team,
documentation, and perioperative standards of care. Emphasis is
placed on patient safety, sterile practice, teamwork, evidence-based
,perioperative interventions, and adherence to operating room policies
and professional standards.
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
d
,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
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
d
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for Periop 101 Final Exam includes foundational
perioperative nursing concepts required for safe surgical patient care.
It focuses on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing
responsibilities, including surgical asepsis, sterile technique, patient
positioning, skin prep, instrument and sponge counts, specimen
handling, and prevention of surgical complications. The exam also
evaluates understanding of anesthesia considerations, infection
prevention, safety protocols, communication within the surgical team,
documentation, and perioperative standards of care. Emphasis is
placed on patient safety, sterile practice, teamwork, evidence-based
,perioperative interventions, and adherence to operating room policies
and professional standards.
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
d
,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
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
d
