AORN exam prep
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST 2026-
2027] 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
Factors to increase the patient's risk for skin injury: - CORRECT ANSWER--unusual positions or
positioning devices
-the use of electrical equipment
-the use of chemical agents
-prolonged length of surgery
When using chemical products: - CORRECT ANSWER--use skin prep according to manufacturers
recommendations
-ensure that prep solution does not pool on drapes
-apply blotting towels before performing a skin prep
-allow skin prep to dry before draping
Skin and instrument counts are performed according to facility police and procedures. Times
sponges are counted include: - CORRECT ANSWER--at skin closure
-when new sponges are added to sterile field
- when wound closure begins
,When a count discrepancy occurs, what should be the first action taken by the RN circulator? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Inform the surgical team of the discrepancy.
Which of the following actions should be included in the perioperative care of a patient with a
suspected latex allergy? - CORRECT ANSWER--assess the patient's cross-sensitivities and
previous reactions to latex
-indicate latex precautions on door signs for every room that the patient occupies
-use latex-free supplies for IV, hair covering, and dressing materials
-verify that surgeon is aware of the allergy
In addition to the surgeon, which surgical team members wear sterile gowns and gloves during
the procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER--scrub person
-surgical assistant
Pathology lab and blood bank are usually situated in which area? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Unrestricted area.
Defining nursing goals and intervention strategies is a part of which phase in the nursing
process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Outcome identification.
The goals of perioperative nursing interventions are to deliver optimal patient care: - CORRECT
ANSWER--effectively
-efficiently
-safely
-skillfully
Which of the following is considered a critical perioperative nursing diagnosis within the PNDS?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Risk for perioperative positioning injury.
, Scrub person: - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitors aseptic technique.
RN circulator: - CORRECT ANSWER-Creates and maintains a safe environment.
Housekeeping: - CORRECT ANSWER-Cleans furniture at the end of the OR day.
Nurse anesthetist: - CORRECT ANSWER-Administers anesthesia to the patient.
Which items of attire are required when entering the sterile processing (semi-restricted) area? -
CORRECT ANSWER--scrub suit
-head cover
What phases of the nursing process does the perioperative nurse practice during the
preoperative phase of the surgical experience? - CORRECT ANSWER--assessment
-identification of desired outcomes
-nursing diagnosis
-planning
Data collection is part of which phase in the nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assessment.
Competency statements: - CORRECT ANSWER--direct a nurse's activity in the perioperative
arena
-provide a basic model to evaluate the quality of nursing practice
-ascertain a level of skills and abilities necessary to fulfill the professional role
What is true about objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER--information written in the patients
record and nursing notes
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST 2026-
2027] 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
Factors to increase the patient's risk for skin injury: - CORRECT ANSWER--unusual positions or
positioning devices
-the use of electrical equipment
-the use of chemical agents
-prolonged length of surgery
When using chemical products: - CORRECT ANSWER--use skin prep according to manufacturers
recommendations
-ensure that prep solution does not pool on drapes
-apply blotting towels before performing a skin prep
-allow skin prep to dry before draping
Skin and instrument counts are performed according to facility police and procedures. Times
sponges are counted include: - CORRECT ANSWER--at skin closure
-when new sponges are added to sterile field
- when wound closure begins
,When a count discrepancy occurs, what should be the first action taken by the RN circulator? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Inform the surgical team of the discrepancy.
Which of the following actions should be included in the perioperative care of a patient with a
suspected latex allergy? - CORRECT ANSWER--assess the patient's cross-sensitivities and
previous reactions to latex
-indicate latex precautions on door signs for every room that the patient occupies
-use latex-free supplies for IV, hair covering, and dressing materials
-verify that surgeon is aware of the allergy
In addition to the surgeon, which surgical team members wear sterile gowns and gloves during
the procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER--scrub person
-surgical assistant
Pathology lab and blood bank are usually situated in which area? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Unrestricted area.
Defining nursing goals and intervention strategies is a part of which phase in the nursing
process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Outcome identification.
The goals of perioperative nursing interventions are to deliver optimal patient care: - CORRECT
ANSWER--effectively
-efficiently
-safely
-skillfully
Which of the following is considered a critical perioperative nursing diagnosis within the PNDS?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Risk for perioperative positioning injury.
, Scrub person: - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitors aseptic technique.
RN circulator: - CORRECT ANSWER-Creates and maintains a safe environment.
Housekeeping: - CORRECT ANSWER-Cleans furniture at the end of the OR day.
Nurse anesthetist: - CORRECT ANSWER-Administers anesthesia to the patient.
Which items of attire are required when entering the sterile processing (semi-restricted) area? -
CORRECT ANSWER--scrub suit
-head cover
What phases of the nursing process does the perioperative nurse practice during the
preoperative phase of the surgical experience? - CORRECT ANSWER--assessment
-identification of desired outcomes
-nursing diagnosis
-planning
Data collection is part of which phase in the nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assessment.
Competency statements: - CORRECT ANSWER--direct a nurse's activity in the perioperative
arena
-provide a basic model to evaluate the quality of nursing practice
-ascertain a level of skills and abilities necessary to fulfill the professional role
What is true about objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER--information written in the patients
record and nursing notes
