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1. When applying the concept of surgical conscience, which
statements should be considered? (Select all that apply.)
A) It involves mental discipline and the ability to speak out
B) It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm
C) It allows for occasional compromise in aseptic technique when
time is short
D) Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles
of aseptic technique
Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Surgical conscience is the ethical and professional
commitment to maintaining aseptic technique at all times. It
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,involves mental discipline, speaking out when a breach occurs,
and never compromising principles—even when no one is
watching.
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:
A) Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters
B) Only sterile team members need to wear masks
C) Masks are required when open sterile supplies are present
D) Street clothes are permitted in the restricted zone
E) Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degrees
Fahrenheit
Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: The restricted zone (where surgery is performed)
requires HEPA-filtered positive pressure airflow, masks for all
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,personnel when sterile supplies are open, and temperature
typically maintained at 68-75°F (20-24°C). Scrub attire with
head coverings and masks are required.
3. You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch.
You will need:
A) A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than the
main instrument table) for closed gloving
B) A sterile gown and gloves from the main instrument table
C) Only sterile gloves
D) No additional supplies
Answer: A
Rationale: When relieving a team member, a separate sterile
field should be established away from the main instrument table
to maintain aseptic technique and avoid contamination.
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, 4. The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Preoperative verification
B) Surgical site marking
C) Time Out
D) Postoperative debriefing
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: The Universal Protocol has three components: 1)
preoperative verification of patient/procedure/site, 2) marking
the operative site, and 3) performing a Time Out immediately
before incision.
5. Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for
transferring a medication vial to the sterile field?
A) Pour the medication directly from the vial into a sterile cup
B) Hand the vial to the surgeon to pour
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2 Versions with Complete 500 Real Exam Questions
and Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)
Already Graded A+| AORN Periop 101 Final Exam
Prep (Brand New!!)
1. When applying the concept of surgical conscience, which
statements should be considered? (Select all that apply.)
A) It involves mental discipline and the ability to speak out
B) It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm
C) It allows for occasional compromise in aseptic technique when
time is short
D) Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles
of aseptic technique
Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Surgical conscience is the ethical and professional
commitment to maintaining aseptic technique at all times. It
1
,involves mental discipline, speaking out when a breach occurs,
and never compromising principles—even when no one is
watching.
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:
A) Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters
B) Only sterile team members need to wear masks
C) Masks are required when open sterile supplies are present
D) Street clothes are permitted in the restricted zone
E) Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degrees
Fahrenheit
Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: The restricted zone (where surgery is performed)
requires HEPA-filtered positive pressure airflow, masks for all
2
,personnel when sterile supplies are open, and temperature
typically maintained at 68-75°F (20-24°C). Scrub attire with
head coverings and masks are required.
3. You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch.
You will need:
A) A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than the
main instrument table) for closed gloving
B) A sterile gown and gloves from the main instrument table
C) Only sterile gloves
D) No additional supplies
Answer: A
Rationale: When relieving a team member, a separate sterile
field should be established away from the main instrument table
to maintain aseptic technique and avoid contamination.
3
, 4. The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Preoperative verification
B) Surgical site marking
C) Time Out
D) Postoperative debriefing
Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: The Universal Protocol has three components: 1)
preoperative verification of patient/procedure/site, 2) marking
the operative site, and 3) performing a Time Out immediately
before incision.
5. Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for
transferring a medication vial to the sterile field?
A) Pour the medication directly from the vial into a sterile cup
B) Hand the vial to the surgeon to pour
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