AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE PERIOPERATIVE NURSING
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST
VERSION ( 2026-2027)
1. There are three types of wound healing. Choose the option that describes
secondary intention.
A. The wound is approximated with no wound separation.
B. The wound is cleaned, debriefed and packed.
C. The wound is vascularized.
D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation: D.
Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation
2. An example of a simple drain is: Penrose drain
3. 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.: B. Promotes wound contracture.
4. 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.: C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
5. 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.: A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
6. 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 endo-
, AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE PERIOPERATIVE NURSING
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST
VERSION ( 2026-2027)
tracheal tube.
D. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the AORN endorse the
use of powered air-purifying respirators during surgical procedures.: A. Elective
surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not infectious.
7. 1. Which statement is included in the Occupational Safety and Health Ad-
ministration' 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.: C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with blood,
bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
8. Choose the option that describes the personal protective equipment (PPE)
necessary for healthcare personnel transporting a patient that requires con-
tact 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 neces-
sary.: B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
9. 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: B. Viral load
10. 1. Which element of the chain of infection describes a microorganism after
exiting an infectious reservoir?
A. Mode of transmission.
B. Susceptible host.
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COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST
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C. Portal of entry.
D. Infectious agent.: A. Mode of transmission
11. 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.: A. Changing
gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone cement.
12. 1. Which barrier level gown would you choose if you anticipated high risk
of exposure?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4: D. Level 4
13. 1. Which of the following statements regarding surgical attire is CORRECT?
A. Personnel don a head covering before entering unrestricted areas.
B. Masks are required in semi-restricted areas.
C. Personnel remove all hand and wrist jewelry before preforming hand
hygiene.
D. Beard covers are only required in restricted areas.: C. Personnel remove all hand and
wrist jewelry before preforming hand hygiene.
14. 1. Which of the following statements regarding hand hygiene is INCOR-
RECT?
A. Fingernails should be kept short and clean.
B. Personnel should follow the facility's policy and procedure regarding the
use of nail polish.
C. Hand hygiene is the single most effective infection prevention action.
D. Personnel should use personal hand lotion to maintain their skin integri-
ty.: D. Personnel should use personal hand lotion to maintain their skin integrity.
15. 1. Knowing instrument names helps with
A. The count process
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST
VERSION ( 2026-2027)
1. There are three types of wound healing. Choose the option that describes
secondary intention.
A. The wound is approximated with no wound separation.
B. The wound is cleaned, debriefed and packed.
C. The wound is vascularized.
D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation: D.
Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation
2. An example of a simple drain is: Penrose drain
3. 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.: B. Promotes wound contracture.
4. 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.: C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
5. 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.: A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
6. 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 endo-
, AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE PERIOPERATIVE NURSING
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST
VERSION ( 2026-2027)
tracheal tube.
D. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the AORN endorse the
use of powered air-purifying respirators during surgical procedures.: A. Elective
surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not infectious.
7. 1. Which statement is included in the Occupational Safety and Health Ad-
ministration' 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.: C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with blood,
bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
8. Choose the option that describes the personal protective equipment (PPE)
necessary for healthcare personnel transporting a patient that requires con-
tact 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 neces-
sary.: B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
9. 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: B. Viral load
10. 1. Which element of the chain of infection describes a microorganism after
exiting an infectious reservoir?
A. Mode of transmission.
B. Susceptible host.
, AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE PERIOPERATIVE NURSING
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST
VERSION ( 2026-2027)
C. Portal of entry.
D. Infectious agent.: A. Mode of transmission
11. 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.: A. Changing
gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone cement.
12. 1. Which barrier level gown would you choose if you anticipated high risk
of exposure?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4: D. Level 4
13. 1. Which of the following statements regarding surgical attire is CORRECT?
A. Personnel don a head covering before entering unrestricted areas.
B. Masks are required in semi-restricted areas.
C. Personnel remove all hand and wrist jewelry before preforming hand
hygiene.
D. Beard covers are only required in restricted areas.: C. Personnel remove all hand and
wrist jewelry before preforming hand hygiene.
14. 1. Which of the following statements regarding hand hygiene is INCOR-
RECT?
A. Fingernails should be kept short and clean.
B. Personnel should follow the facility's policy and procedure regarding the
use of nail polish.
C. Hand hygiene is the single most effective infection prevention action.
D. Personnel should use personal hand lotion to maintain their skin integri-
ty.: D. Personnel should use personal hand lotion to maintain their skin integrity.
15. 1. Knowing instrument names helps with
A. The count process
