AORN Periop 101 Final Exam
Study Guide QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Open this package carefully over a small basin to prevent splashing of the packaging solution. -
CORRECT ANSWER-handling natural absorbable sutures (plain, chromic)
An example of administrative controls to assure safe use of lasers, is the appointment of a
person in this role: - CORRECT ANSWER-laser safety officer
This statement about the perioperative nurse's role in bioethical decision making is most
justifiable. The perioperative nurse should... - CORRECT ANSWER-act according to the terms of
agreement establishing the nature of the relationship between the pt and the nurse
A precaution that should be taken when using this hemostatic agent intraoperatively is to avoid
using it with an autologous blood salvage unit (cell saver). - CORRECT ANSWER-microfibrillar
collagen
,A designation of 4-0 on a suture package indicates this about the suture material. - CORRECT
ANSWER-diameter
A recommended means of promoting the safety of personnel in the surgical suite is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Providing access to MSDS (material safety data sheets) for hazardous agents in that
environment
This type of healing the wound remains open - CORRECT ANSWER-Granulation
An abstract concept that has been developing since Socrates. - CORRECT ANSWER-Critical
thinking
This item is placed as close to the operative site as possible - CORRECT ANSWER-dispersive
electrode
This is desired patient outcome most closely related to the use of local anesthesia for a
procedure: - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient reports adequate pain control throughout the
perioperative process
Antibiotics are most commonly administered during the intraoperative phase through this route
- CORRECT ANSWER-Irrigation solution
Recent research studies on the value of certification found that: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurse
Managers would prefer to hire a certified nurse over an otherwise equally qualified non-
certified nurse.
The recommended practice for flash sterilization is the item should be processed with this: -
CORRECT ANSWER-routine process monitoring device (chemical indicator, integrator).
, When documenting the placement of surgical drains, it should include: - CORRECT ANSWER-
location of drain
The action that the perioperative nurse should take if the pt states he/she is allergic to shellfish
and breaks out in hives when ingested. - CORRECT ANSWER-Alert surgeon for the need for
appropriate selection of skin prep solution
Principles of care for forceps during a procedure should include this: - CORRECT ANSWER-
frequently inspect tips and wipe clean of blood or tissue as needed
A critical perioperative nursing diagnosis within the PNDS is: - CORRECT ANSWER-risk for
perioperative positioning injury
There are 3 process monitors in the sterilization process; this particular monitor indicates that
the intended physical conditions in the sterilizer were met. - CORRECT ANSWER-biological
monitoring
This is the most reliable early indication of malignant hyperthermia - CORRECT ANSWER-
unexplained increase in end-tidal CO2
This statement concerning the use of AORN Recommended Practices is true: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Work setting and situation variations may determine the extent to which the RPs can
be applied
Lock the wheels of the stretcher and the OR bed is a recommendation when: - CORRECT
ANSWER-transferring pt from OR bed to gurney
Begin this task with higher surfaces and finish with the lowest levels - CORRECT ANSWER-damp
dusting in the OR
Study Guide QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Open this package carefully over a small basin to prevent splashing of the packaging solution. -
CORRECT ANSWER-handling natural absorbable sutures (plain, chromic)
An example of administrative controls to assure safe use of lasers, is the appointment of a
person in this role: - CORRECT ANSWER-laser safety officer
This statement about the perioperative nurse's role in bioethical decision making is most
justifiable. The perioperative nurse should... - CORRECT ANSWER-act according to the terms of
agreement establishing the nature of the relationship between the pt and the nurse
A precaution that should be taken when using this hemostatic agent intraoperatively is to avoid
using it with an autologous blood salvage unit (cell saver). - CORRECT ANSWER-microfibrillar
collagen
,A designation of 4-0 on a suture package indicates this about the suture material. - CORRECT
ANSWER-diameter
A recommended means of promoting the safety of personnel in the surgical suite is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Providing access to MSDS (material safety data sheets) for hazardous agents in that
environment
This type of healing the wound remains open - CORRECT ANSWER-Granulation
An abstract concept that has been developing since Socrates. - CORRECT ANSWER-Critical
thinking
This item is placed as close to the operative site as possible - CORRECT ANSWER-dispersive
electrode
This is desired patient outcome most closely related to the use of local anesthesia for a
procedure: - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient reports adequate pain control throughout the
perioperative process
Antibiotics are most commonly administered during the intraoperative phase through this route
- CORRECT ANSWER-Irrigation solution
Recent research studies on the value of certification found that: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurse
Managers would prefer to hire a certified nurse over an otherwise equally qualified non-
certified nurse.
The recommended practice for flash sterilization is the item should be processed with this: -
CORRECT ANSWER-routine process monitoring device (chemical indicator, integrator).
, When documenting the placement of surgical drains, it should include: - CORRECT ANSWER-
location of drain
The action that the perioperative nurse should take if the pt states he/she is allergic to shellfish
and breaks out in hives when ingested. - CORRECT ANSWER-Alert surgeon for the need for
appropriate selection of skin prep solution
Principles of care for forceps during a procedure should include this: - CORRECT ANSWER-
frequently inspect tips and wipe clean of blood or tissue as needed
A critical perioperative nursing diagnosis within the PNDS is: - CORRECT ANSWER-risk for
perioperative positioning injury
There are 3 process monitors in the sterilization process; this particular monitor indicates that
the intended physical conditions in the sterilizer were met. - CORRECT ANSWER-biological
monitoring
This is the most reliable early indication of malignant hyperthermia - CORRECT ANSWER-
unexplained increase in end-tidal CO2
This statement concerning the use of AORN Recommended Practices is true: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Work setting and situation variations may determine the extent to which the RPs can
be applied
Lock the wheels of the stretcher and the OR bed is a recommendation when: - CORRECT
ANSWER-transferring pt from OR bed to gurney
Begin this task with higher surfaces and finish with the lowest levels - CORRECT ANSWER-damp
dusting in the OR
