AORN Periop 101 Final Exam Practice Test 2026 |
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1. What is one type of record that healthcare facilities must keep for compliance
with regulatory agencies?
Billing statements
Patient medical records
Surgical consent forms
Sterilization logs
2. In a scenario where a patient has a family history of allergies and reports a
previous severe reaction to a medication, what should the nurse prioritize
during the assessment?
Gather detailed information on prior reactions and family history.
Ask about the patient's dietary habits only.
Assess the patient's weight and height.
Focus solely on the patient's current symptoms.
3. Which of the following best describes the surgical conscience?
Speaking up when you think there has been a break in technique
Personal commitment to adhere strictly to aseptic practices
policy and procedure that describe aseptic practices required in the
facility
Doing the right thing whenever you're precepting someone
4. An integrator is a multiparameter indicator designed to measure:
, time and pressure.
pressure, steam, and temperature.
sterility and pressure.
temperature, time, and presence of steam.
5. Which three factors are essential for evaluating a patient's allergy history?
prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
prior reaction, diet, age
heredity, age, prior reaction
type of reaction, weight, heredity
6. Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS or flash sterilization) can be done in
any of the following situations EXCEPT:
A single use instrument that was contaminated accidentally.
An instrument that has no sterile replacement was dropped during
surgery.
An instrument that has been grossly contaminated with blood.
An instrument that is needed urgently.
7. Why is it important to ask patients to rate their pain on a scale from 1-10 after
surgery?
It helps in assessing the effectiveness of anesthesia used during
surgery.
It ensures that the anesthesiologist is informed about the patient's
condition.
It allows the nurse to observe the patient's physical reactions to pain.
, It provides a standardized way to quantify pain and tailor pain
management accordingly.
8. The nurse is caring for a patient of the Islamic faith who has died. Which
action by the nurse shows cultural competency?
Quickly and efficiently wash the body and wrap it in a cotton sheet
Provide water, soap, and washcloths to the women in the patient's
family to wash the body
Remove all invasive lines and monitoring devices and wrap the body
in white shrouds
Ask if someone from the patient's mosque would like to wash the
body
9. Why is it important to identify additional patient care needs during the
preoperative interview?
It allows for the introduction of the surgical team to the patient.
Identifying additional patient care needs ensures that all aspects of
patient safety and care are addressed before surgery.
It provides the patient with discharge information.
It helps to determine the exact duration of the surgical procedure.
10. Which vaccinations are recommended for patients undergoing surgery?
Hep B, Seasonal flu, Varicella
Varicella, Tuberculosis
Hep B, Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, Seasonal flu
, 11. Which of the following best defines the term "informed consent"? Answers:
The patient must be given sufficient information to make an
informed decision as to their care
The patient must be informed of what is to be done to him only if it
involves an invasive procedure
The patient must be treated if they have an emergency condition or
are in active labor if they have insurance or funds to pay
12. Discuss the significance of vaccinating surgical patients against Hepatitis B,
seasonal flu, and varicella.
Vaccinating surgical patients against these diseases helps prevent
infections that could complicate recovery.
Vaccinations are only needed for outpatient procedures.
Vaccinations only protect healthcare workers, not patients.
Vaccinations are not necessary for surgical patients.
13. Why is assessing the patient's airway and respirations prioritized in the
PACU?
It helps in planning for pain management strategies.
Assessing the airway and respirations is crucial to ensure the
patient can breathe adequately and to identify any immediate
complications post-surgery.
It is a routine procedure that can be done at any time.
It allows the nurse to determine the patient's level of consciousness.
14. Describe the concept of 'event related' shelf life in the context of sterile
packages in perioperative nursing.
Verified Answers | Exam Prep
1. What is one type of record that healthcare facilities must keep for compliance
with regulatory agencies?
Billing statements
Patient medical records
Surgical consent forms
Sterilization logs
2. In a scenario where a patient has a family history of allergies and reports a
previous severe reaction to a medication, what should the nurse prioritize
during the assessment?
Gather detailed information on prior reactions and family history.
Ask about the patient's dietary habits only.
Assess the patient's weight and height.
Focus solely on the patient's current symptoms.
3. Which of the following best describes the surgical conscience?
Speaking up when you think there has been a break in technique
Personal commitment to adhere strictly to aseptic practices
policy and procedure that describe aseptic practices required in the
facility
Doing the right thing whenever you're precepting someone
4. An integrator is a multiparameter indicator designed to measure:
, time and pressure.
pressure, steam, and temperature.
sterility and pressure.
temperature, time, and presence of steam.
5. Which three factors are essential for evaluating a patient's allergy history?
prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
prior reaction, diet, age
heredity, age, prior reaction
type of reaction, weight, heredity
6. Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS or flash sterilization) can be done in
any of the following situations EXCEPT:
A single use instrument that was contaminated accidentally.
An instrument that has no sterile replacement was dropped during
surgery.
An instrument that has been grossly contaminated with blood.
An instrument that is needed urgently.
7. Why is it important to ask patients to rate their pain on a scale from 1-10 after
surgery?
It helps in assessing the effectiveness of anesthesia used during
surgery.
It ensures that the anesthesiologist is informed about the patient's
condition.
It allows the nurse to observe the patient's physical reactions to pain.
, It provides a standardized way to quantify pain and tailor pain
management accordingly.
8. The nurse is caring for a patient of the Islamic faith who has died. Which
action by the nurse shows cultural competency?
Quickly and efficiently wash the body and wrap it in a cotton sheet
Provide water, soap, and washcloths to the women in the patient's
family to wash the body
Remove all invasive lines and monitoring devices and wrap the body
in white shrouds
Ask if someone from the patient's mosque would like to wash the
body
9. Why is it important to identify additional patient care needs during the
preoperative interview?
It allows for the introduction of the surgical team to the patient.
Identifying additional patient care needs ensures that all aspects of
patient safety and care are addressed before surgery.
It provides the patient with discharge information.
It helps to determine the exact duration of the surgical procedure.
10. Which vaccinations are recommended for patients undergoing surgery?
Hep B, Seasonal flu, Varicella
Varicella, Tuberculosis
Hep B, Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, Seasonal flu
, 11. Which of the following best defines the term "informed consent"? Answers:
The patient must be given sufficient information to make an
informed decision as to their care
The patient must be informed of what is to be done to him only if it
involves an invasive procedure
The patient must be treated if they have an emergency condition or
are in active labor if they have insurance or funds to pay
12. Discuss the significance of vaccinating surgical patients against Hepatitis B,
seasonal flu, and varicella.
Vaccinating surgical patients against these diseases helps prevent
infections that could complicate recovery.
Vaccinations are only needed for outpatient procedures.
Vaccinations only protect healthcare workers, not patients.
Vaccinations are not necessary for surgical patients.
13. Why is assessing the patient's airway and respirations prioritized in the
PACU?
It helps in planning for pain management strategies.
Assessing the airway and respirations is crucial to ensure the
patient can breathe adequately and to identify any immediate
complications post-surgery.
It is a routine procedure that can be done at any time.
It allows the nurse to determine the patient's level of consciousness.
14. Describe the concept of 'event related' shelf life in the context of sterile
packages in perioperative nursing.
