AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM FINAL PAPER 2026
FULL SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
◉ To place a patient safely in TRENDELENBURG position, which of
the following practices is indicated?
Answer: B. Position knees over the break in the procedure bed to
allow for knee flexion.
◉ The first step in the sterilization process of surgical instruments
that have been used in case is:
Answer: A. Cleaning
◉ By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons
routinely use electrosurgery to _________ the tissue.
Answer: C. Cut and coagulate
◉ The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to
meet all of the following primary goals EXCEPT?
Answer: A. Improve patient satisfaction
,◉ Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint
Commission" list of DO-NOT-USE abbreviations, Acronyms and
Symbols?
Answer: A. MS
◉ When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action
should be to:
Answer: A. Call the patient's family to make them aware of the
situation.
B. Document the "Time Out" discrepancy
C. Notify the manager or administrator
D. Stop the procedure from beginning until the discrepancy is
resolved
◉ Which of the following statements about the immediate use steam
sterilization is the recommended practice?
Answer: D. Instruments may be immediate use steam sterilized only
when there is insufficient time tot process by the preferred wrapped
or container method.
◉ Which of the following practices is recommended when
transferring from gurney to the OR bed? Select all that apply.
Answer: A. Ensure that wheels are locked on both the OR bed and
gurney prior to beginning transfer.
,D. Secure lines and catheters prior to the move and dislodging.
◉ Which of the following statements about regional anesthesia is
correct?
Answer: B. Continuous nerve stimulation helps ensure proper
needle placement during peripheral nerve blocks.
◉ What are the perioperative nurses responsibilities for the
informed consent process? Select all that apply.
Answer: B. Act as a witness attesting to the authenticity of the
patient's signature; the voluntary nature of the patient's consent,
and that the patient is competent to give consent.
D. Ensure that the surgeon has discussed the proposed intervention
and the risks involved with the patient and the patient has signed
the consent.
◉ Which PNDS outcome is the most important when draping the
surgical patient?
Answer: A. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of infection
◉ Which of the following components should be included in
documentation of intraoperative patient position? Select all that
apply.
Answer: A. Identification of specific positioning devices used
, B. Names of personnel assisting with positioning
C. Placement of arms
D. Position that the patient is placed in for the procedure
◉ The preoperative nurse's documentation of the skin prep
procedure should include: Select all that apply.
Answer: A. The body area prepped
B. Name of the person performing the prep
C. Preoperative assessment of the skin at the operative site.
D. Skin prep agent used.
◉ Which of the following statements about proper attire of surgical
team members are true? Select all that apply.
Answer: C. Sterile gowns should resist fluid strike-through
D. The scrub top must be secured at the waist or tucked into the
pants
◉ Preoperative safety concerns that should be considered when
caring fro a patient with an implanted electrical device (IED) include
which of the following? Select all that apply.
Answer: A. Bipolar surgery should be used whenever possible
B. The active electrode and dispersive electrode are close together
but as far away from the IED as possible.
FULL SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
◉ To place a patient safely in TRENDELENBURG position, which of
the following practices is indicated?
Answer: B. Position knees over the break in the procedure bed to
allow for knee flexion.
◉ The first step in the sterilization process of surgical instruments
that have been used in case is:
Answer: A. Cleaning
◉ By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons
routinely use electrosurgery to _________ the tissue.
Answer: C. Cut and coagulate
◉ The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to
meet all of the following primary goals EXCEPT?
Answer: A. Improve patient satisfaction
,◉ Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint
Commission" list of DO-NOT-USE abbreviations, Acronyms and
Symbols?
Answer: A. MS
◉ When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action
should be to:
Answer: A. Call the patient's family to make them aware of the
situation.
B. Document the "Time Out" discrepancy
C. Notify the manager or administrator
D. Stop the procedure from beginning until the discrepancy is
resolved
◉ Which of the following statements about the immediate use steam
sterilization is the recommended practice?
Answer: D. Instruments may be immediate use steam sterilized only
when there is insufficient time tot process by the preferred wrapped
or container method.
◉ Which of the following practices is recommended when
transferring from gurney to the OR bed? Select all that apply.
Answer: A. Ensure that wheels are locked on both the OR bed and
gurney prior to beginning transfer.
,D. Secure lines and catheters prior to the move and dislodging.
◉ Which of the following statements about regional anesthesia is
correct?
Answer: B. Continuous nerve stimulation helps ensure proper
needle placement during peripheral nerve blocks.
◉ What are the perioperative nurses responsibilities for the
informed consent process? Select all that apply.
Answer: B. Act as a witness attesting to the authenticity of the
patient's signature; the voluntary nature of the patient's consent,
and that the patient is competent to give consent.
D. Ensure that the surgeon has discussed the proposed intervention
and the risks involved with the patient and the patient has signed
the consent.
◉ Which PNDS outcome is the most important when draping the
surgical patient?
Answer: A. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of infection
◉ Which of the following components should be included in
documentation of intraoperative patient position? Select all that
apply.
Answer: A. Identification of specific positioning devices used
, B. Names of personnel assisting with positioning
C. Placement of arms
D. Position that the patient is placed in for the procedure
◉ The preoperative nurse's documentation of the skin prep
procedure should include: Select all that apply.
Answer: A. The body area prepped
B. Name of the person performing the prep
C. Preoperative assessment of the skin at the operative site.
D. Skin prep agent used.
◉ Which of the following statements about proper attire of surgical
team members are true? Select all that apply.
Answer: C. Sterile gowns should resist fluid strike-through
D. The scrub top must be secured at the waist or tucked into the
pants
◉ Preoperative safety concerns that should be considered when
caring fro a patient with an implanted electrical device (IED) include
which of the following? Select all that apply.
Answer: A. Bipolar surgery should be used whenever possible
B. The active electrode and dispersive electrode are close together
but as far away from the IED as possible.
