AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL PT 2
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION VERIFIED
●● An example of a simple drain is
Answer: Penrose drain
●● Which statement is an accurate description of negative pressure
wound therapy?
A. Applies constant, positive wound pressure.
B. Promotes wound contracture.
C. Increases bacterial loads.
D. Encourages edema.
Answer: B. Promotes wound contracture.
●● Which description of an additional skin closure options is applicable
to a zipper closure?
A. Limited to use on superficial wounds.
B. Easier to remove than sutures.
C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
,D. A stand alone skin approximation method or used in conjunction with
a suture closure.
Answer: C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
●● 1. Which option describes an interrupted suture?
A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
B. A suture that encircles the wound.
C. A heavy suture that reinforces the primary suture line.
D. A suture placed in an epidural layer.
Answer: A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
●● 1. Which statement about a patient who requires airborne precautions
is TRUE?
A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not
infectious.
B. Room access is restricted until 95% of airborne particles have been
filtered.
C. A multi-use bacterial filter is used on either the breathing circuit or
endotracheal tube.
D. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the AORN
endorse the use of powered air-purifying respirators during surgical
procedures.
Answer: A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the
patient is not infectious.
,●● 1. Which statement is included in the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration' Bloodborne Pathogeon's Standards?
A. Food is permissible in restricted areas or semi-restricted areas.
B. Personnel working in restricted and semi-restricted areas should
apply lip balm to avoid cracked lips.
C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with
blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
D. Education on occupational exposure should be provided to healthcare
personnel ever 2 years.
Answer: C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct
contact with blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious
materials.
●● Choose the option that describes the personal protective equipment
(PPE) necessary for healthcare personnel transporting a patient that
requires contact precautions
A. PPE is required for all team members for each patient transport.
B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
C. PPE is required for all team members when patient transport is
necessary.
D. PPE is required for designated team member when direct contact is
necessary.
Answer: B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
, ●● 1. Choose the term that describes the amount of the virus that is
found in the individual's blood.
A. Viral shedding.
B. Viral load.
C. Viral replication.
Viral transmission
Answer: B. Viral load
●● 1. Which element of the chain of infection describes a
microorganism after exiting an infectious reservoir?
A. Mode of transmission.
B. Susceptible host.
C. Portal of entry.
D. Infectious agent.
Answer: A. Mode of transmission
●● 1. Which gowning and gloving action would a scrub nurse preform?
A. Changing gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone
cement.
B. Drying arms and hands by waving them in the air.
C. Gloving after team members only when the hand is exposed and the
sterile gown cuff is at the wrist.
D. Wearing double gloves that are extra loose to avoid numbness.
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION VERIFIED
●● An example of a simple drain is
Answer: Penrose drain
●● Which statement is an accurate description of negative pressure
wound therapy?
A. Applies constant, positive wound pressure.
B. Promotes wound contracture.
C. Increases bacterial loads.
D. Encourages edema.
Answer: B. Promotes wound contracture.
●● Which description of an additional skin closure options is applicable
to a zipper closure?
A. Limited to use on superficial wounds.
B. Easier to remove than sutures.
C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
,D. A stand alone skin approximation method or used in conjunction with
a suture closure.
Answer: C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
●● 1. Which option describes an interrupted suture?
A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
B. A suture that encircles the wound.
C. A heavy suture that reinforces the primary suture line.
D. A suture placed in an epidural layer.
Answer: A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
●● 1. Which statement about a patient who requires airborne precautions
is TRUE?
A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not
infectious.
B. Room access is restricted until 95% of airborne particles have been
filtered.
C. A multi-use bacterial filter is used on either the breathing circuit or
endotracheal tube.
D. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the AORN
endorse the use of powered air-purifying respirators during surgical
procedures.
Answer: A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the
patient is not infectious.
,●● 1. Which statement is included in the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration' Bloodborne Pathogeon's Standards?
A. Food is permissible in restricted areas or semi-restricted areas.
B. Personnel working in restricted and semi-restricted areas should
apply lip balm to avoid cracked lips.
C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with
blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
D. Education on occupational exposure should be provided to healthcare
personnel ever 2 years.
Answer: C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct
contact with blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious
materials.
●● Choose the option that describes the personal protective equipment
(PPE) necessary for healthcare personnel transporting a patient that
requires contact precautions
A. PPE is required for all team members for each patient transport.
B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
C. PPE is required for all team members when patient transport is
necessary.
D. PPE is required for designated team member when direct contact is
necessary.
Answer: B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
, ●● 1. Choose the term that describes the amount of the virus that is
found in the individual's blood.
A. Viral shedding.
B. Viral load.
C. Viral replication.
Viral transmission
Answer: B. Viral load
●● 1. Which element of the chain of infection describes a
microorganism after exiting an infectious reservoir?
A. Mode of transmission.
B. Susceptible host.
C. Portal of entry.
D. Infectious agent.
Answer: A. Mode of transmission
●● 1. Which gowning and gloving action would a scrub nurse preform?
A. Changing gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone
cement.
B. Drying arms and hands by waving them in the air.
C. Gloving after team members only when the hand is exposed and the
sterile gown cuff is at the wrist.
D. Wearing double gloves that are extra loose to avoid numbness.
