AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM
Questions and Answers
1. When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the
following statement should be considered? Select all that apply.
Answer A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speak out
B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.
D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles of aseptic technique.
2. In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant
questions you about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The following
statements are true
Answer
A. Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters.
C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75
degree F.
3. You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You
will need
Answer
A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than the main instrument table) for closed
gloving.
,4. The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of
Select all that apply.
Answer A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
5. Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for
transferring a medication vial to the sterile field?
Answer D. Use a sterile transfer device
6. Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of
natural absorbable suture?
Answer C. Open the package carefully over a small basin to prevent splashing of the packaging
solution
7. Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the
following EX- CEPT?
Answer B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
8. What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy?
Answer D. A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
9. Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap,
event, or fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical
,equipment? Select all that apply.
Answer A. Allow enough time for alcohol based skin preparations to completely dry.
B. Do not use in an oxygen-enriched environment, such as the trachea when oxygen is being "blown
over" the patient.
D. Visually check the integrity and insulation of all cords and coagulation instruments before use.
10. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead to development of
preoperative pressure ulcer include
Select all that apply.
Answer A. Duration of the procedure
B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
11. Which of the following statements reflect the concept of
critical thinking? Select all that apply.
Answer C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
12. What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair?
Answer B. Laparotomy
, 13. Which of the following statements correctly describes
recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis?
Answer D. Prep should start at the site of the incision and move outwards.
14. What are the 3 main factors to consider when assessing
the patient for allergies?
Answer C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
15. The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure
to specimen fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply.
Answer A. Avoid splashing while pouring
C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
D. Use absorbent material and then triple rinse with water any area or surface where accidental formalin
spillage occurs.
E. Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible to persons unfamiliar with their use.
16. After initial administration, which statement below the
proper order of the 4 stages of general anesthesia affecting the patient?
Answer A. Administration, excitement, intra- surgery, respiratory failure
17. What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining
a safe OR environment? Select all that apply.
Answer A. Adhering to facility policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
Questions and Answers
1. When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the
following statement should be considered? Select all that apply.
Answer A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speak out
B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.
D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles of aseptic technique.
2. In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant
questions you about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The following
statements are true
Answer
A. Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters.
C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75
degree F.
3. You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You
will need
Answer
A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than the main instrument table) for closed
gloving.
,4. The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of
Select all that apply.
Answer A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
5. Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for
transferring a medication vial to the sterile field?
Answer D. Use a sterile transfer device
6. Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of
natural absorbable suture?
Answer C. Open the package carefully over a small basin to prevent splashing of the packaging
solution
7. Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the
following EX- CEPT?
Answer B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
8. What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy?
Answer D. A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
9. Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap,
event, or fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical
,equipment? Select all that apply.
Answer A. Allow enough time for alcohol based skin preparations to completely dry.
B. Do not use in an oxygen-enriched environment, such as the trachea when oxygen is being "blown
over" the patient.
D. Visually check the integrity and insulation of all cords and coagulation instruments before use.
10. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead to development of
preoperative pressure ulcer include
Select all that apply.
Answer A. Duration of the procedure
B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
11. Which of the following statements reflect the concept of
critical thinking? Select all that apply.
Answer C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
12. What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair?
Answer B. Laparotomy
, 13. Which of the following statements correctly describes
recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis?
Answer D. Prep should start at the site of the incision and move outwards.
14. What are the 3 main factors to consider when assessing
the patient for allergies?
Answer C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
15. The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure
to specimen fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply.
Answer A. Avoid splashing while pouring
C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
D. Use absorbent material and then triple rinse with water any area or surface where accidental formalin
spillage occurs.
E. Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible to persons unfamiliar with their use.
16. After initial administration, which statement below the
proper order of the 4 stages of general anesthesia affecting the patient?
Answer A. Administration, excitement, intra- surgery, respiratory failure
17. What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining
a safe OR environment? Select all that apply.
Answer A. Adhering to facility policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
