AORN Periop 101 Exam (80% to pass!) – Questions
And Answers
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following
statement should be considered? Select all that apply. Correct ans - 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.
In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you
about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The following statements are true:
Correct ans - 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.
You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will need:
Correct ans - A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than
the main instrument table) for closed gloving.
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all that apply.
Correct ans - A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a
medication vial to the sterile field? Correct ans - D. Use a sterile
transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural
absorbable suture? Correct ans - C. Open the package carefully over a
small basin to prevent splashing of the packaging solution
Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the following EXCEPT?
Correct ans - B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? Correct ans - D. A
small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or
fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that
apply. Correct ans - 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.
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead to development of preoperative
pressure ulcer include: Select all that apply. Correct ans - A. Duration
of the procedure
B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical thinking?
Select all that apply. Correct ans - C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair? Correct ans
- B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? Correct ans - D. Prep should start
at the site of the incision and move outwards.
What are the 3 main factors to consider when assessing the patient for
allergies? Correct ans - C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure to specimen
fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply. Correct ans - 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.
After initial administration, which statement below the proper order of the 4
stages of general anesthesia affecting the patient? Correct ans - A.
Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR
environment? Select all that apply. Correct ans - A. Adhering to facility
policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
, In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment options for
malignant hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and prepare for?
Correct ans - B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical
procedures is that MIS: Correct ans - A. Can be performed through
smaller incisions.
While monitoring a patient undergoing local anesthesia, the nurse should be
suspicious of systemic toxicity related to which of the following patient
complaints? Select all that apply. Correct ans - B. Metallic taste
C. Numbness of the lips
D. Tinnitus
E. Visual Disturbances
To place a patient safely in TRENDELENBURG position, which of the following
practices is indicated? Correct ans - 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: Correct ans - A. Cleaning
By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely use
electrosurgery to _________ the tissue. Correct ans - C. Cut and
coagulate
The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to meet all of
the following primary goals EXCEPT? Correct ans - A. Improve patient
satisfaction
Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint Commission" list of
DO-NOT-USE abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols? Correct ans - A.
MS
When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action should be
to: Correct ans - 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? Correct ans - D.
Instruments may be immediate use steam sterilized only when there is
insufficient time tot process by the preferred wrapped or container method.
And Answers
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following
statement should be considered? Select all that apply. Correct ans - 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.
In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you
about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The following statements are true:
Correct ans - 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.
You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will need:
Correct ans - A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than
the main instrument table) for closed gloving.
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all that apply.
Correct ans - A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a
medication vial to the sterile field? Correct ans - D. Use a sterile
transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural
absorbable suture? Correct ans - C. Open the package carefully over a
small basin to prevent splashing of the packaging solution
Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the following EXCEPT?
Correct ans - B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? Correct ans - D. A
small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or
fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that
apply. Correct ans - 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.
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead to development of preoperative
pressure ulcer include: Select all that apply. Correct ans - A. Duration
of the procedure
B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical thinking?
Select all that apply. Correct ans - C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair? Correct ans
- B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? Correct ans - D. Prep should start
at the site of the incision and move outwards.
What are the 3 main factors to consider when assessing the patient for
allergies? Correct ans - C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure to specimen
fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply. Correct ans - 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.
After initial administration, which statement below the proper order of the 4
stages of general anesthesia affecting the patient? Correct ans - A.
Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR
environment? Select all that apply. Correct ans - A. Adhering to facility
policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
, In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment options for
malignant hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and prepare for?
Correct ans - B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical
procedures is that MIS: Correct ans - A. Can be performed through
smaller incisions.
While monitoring a patient undergoing local anesthesia, the nurse should be
suspicious of systemic toxicity related to which of the following patient
complaints? Select all that apply. Correct ans - B. Metallic taste
C. Numbness of the lips
D. Tinnitus
E. Visual Disturbances
To place a patient safely in TRENDELENBURG position, which of the following
practices is indicated? Correct ans - 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: Correct ans - A. Cleaning
By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely use
electrosurgery to _________ the tissue. Correct ans - C. Cut and
coagulate
The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to meet all of
the following primary goals EXCEPT? Correct ans - A. Improve patient
satisfaction
Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint Commission" list of
DO-NOT-USE abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols? Correct ans - A.
MS
When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action should be
to: Correct ans - 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? Correct ans - D.
Instruments may be immediate use steam sterilized only when there is
insufficient time tot process by the preferred wrapped or container method.
