AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Damp dusting of horizontal surfaces in the OR suite should be
performed
a) Before every single procedure set up
b) Beginning with the highest surfaces and moving to the lowest
c)Using a disposable cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol
d) When the OR suite has been vacant for 24 hrs
Answer b) Beginning with the highest surfaces and moving to the lowest
2. Which of the following is associated with increased risk for
perioperative hypothermia?
a) Female Sex
b) Higher than normal body
weight c)Hyperthyroidism
d)Hypertension
Answer a) Female Sex
3. Which of the following describes the administration of sedatives
by an anes- thesia provider with an additional medications and
medical services needed?
a) Moderate sedation
,b) Monitored anesthesia care
c)Local anesthesia injection
d) General anesthesia
Answer b) Monitored anesthesia care
4. Which of the following is the CORRECT product for OR cleaning
after a proce- dure?
a) Alcohol
b) EPA- registered product
c)High-level disinfectant
d) Liquid Chemical sterilant
Answer b) EPA- registered product
5. Which of the following is not correct regarding handling and
use of cleaning products?
a) Use a spray bottle to dispense solutions
b) Label secondary containers when poured from the original
container
c)Cleaning equipment should not be shared between restricted and
semi-re- stricted areas
d)Cleaning with a wet mop reduces the spread of contamination
Answer a) Use a spray bottle to dispense solutions
6. Two elements of economic stability within the framework of social
, determi- nates of health include
a) Employment and enrollment in higher education
b) Housing instability and civic participation
c)Food insecurity and employment
d) Poverty and access to health care
Answer c) Food insecurity and employment
7. Which of the following is a particular consideration for
postoperative care of a patient who is a regular user of cannabis
products?
a) Euphoria
b) Galactorrhea
c)Bispectral index (BIS) elevation
d) Unknown tolerance to analgesics
Answer d) Unknown tolerance to analgesics
8. A brachial plexus injury is
NOT likely to occur
a) With lateral head and neck rotation
b) When the head and neck are in the neutral position
c)When the patient is positioned in the lateral position with an axillary
roll
d) During intraoperative of the patient
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Damp dusting of horizontal surfaces in the OR suite should be
performed
a) Before every single procedure set up
b) Beginning with the highest surfaces and moving to the lowest
c)Using a disposable cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol
d) When the OR suite has been vacant for 24 hrs
Answer b) Beginning with the highest surfaces and moving to the lowest
2. Which of the following is associated with increased risk for
perioperative hypothermia?
a) Female Sex
b) Higher than normal body
weight c)Hyperthyroidism
d)Hypertension
Answer a) Female Sex
3. Which of the following describes the administration of sedatives
by an anes- thesia provider with an additional medications and
medical services needed?
a) Moderate sedation
,b) Monitored anesthesia care
c)Local anesthesia injection
d) General anesthesia
Answer b) Monitored anesthesia care
4. Which of the following is the CORRECT product for OR cleaning
after a proce- dure?
a) Alcohol
b) EPA- registered product
c)High-level disinfectant
d) Liquid Chemical sterilant
Answer b) EPA- registered product
5. Which of the following is not correct regarding handling and
use of cleaning products?
a) Use a spray bottle to dispense solutions
b) Label secondary containers when poured from the original
container
c)Cleaning equipment should not be shared between restricted and
semi-re- stricted areas
d)Cleaning with a wet mop reduces the spread of contamination
Answer a) Use a spray bottle to dispense solutions
6. Two elements of economic stability within the framework of social
, determi- nates of health include
a) Employment and enrollment in higher education
b) Housing instability and civic participation
c)Food insecurity and employment
d) Poverty and access to health care
Answer c) Food insecurity and employment
7. Which of the following is a particular consideration for
postoperative care of a patient who is a regular user of cannabis
products?
a) Euphoria
b) Galactorrhea
c)Bispectral index (BIS) elevation
d) Unknown tolerance to analgesics
Answer d) Unknown tolerance to analgesics
8. A brachial plexus injury is
NOT likely to occur
a) With lateral head and neck rotation
b) When the head and neck are in the neutral position
c)When the patient is positioned in the lateral position with an axillary
roll
d) During intraoperative of the patient
