AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE WITH 113 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WELL RATED
1. The disadvantage of using this type of wound closure is because they often
cause more scarring than other skin closure methods. Correct ans
- What is skin clips?
2. An automatic intraoperative suspension of a do-not-resuscitate decision
violates a patient's ethical right to... Correct ans - What is Self-
determination?
3. This type of human factor error is responsible when a perioperative nurse is
trying to attend to several tasks at once Correct ans - What is
situational-based error?
4. Restricting pathogenic organisms from the patient, environment, equipment,
and supplies is the definition of.... Correct ans - What is
aseptic technique?
5. The most important consideration when selecting these materials is to
prevent risk of contaminating patients with endogenous and exogenous
microorganisms; and risk of exposing healthcare workers to patient's blood
and body fluids Correct ans - What are draping materials?
6. Patient and caregiver education for continuing post-op care at home is the
primary focus of this Phase of post anesthesia care. Correct ans -
What is Phase II?
7. This type of needle point is what you would expect to be needed for
suturing friable tissue such as the liver. Correct ans - What is a Blunt
needle point?
8. These particular wound closing items are available in a wide variety of
instrument sizes. Correct ans - What are disposable stapler sets?
, AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE WITH 113 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WELL RATED
9. Give one example from TJC list of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms, and
Symbols. Correct ans - What is cc?
10. The surgical wound classification for a total abdominal hysterectomy.
Correct ans - What is Clean contaminated?
11. Following an excisional breast biopsy, the circulating nurse would anticipate
the need to have available this type of drain Correct ans -
What is a Jackson-Pratt?
12. This position can cause physiological effects of circulatory and respiratory
compromise due to pressure on the abdomen. Correct ans - What is
Lithotomy Position?
13. To protect sensitive areas of the skin with appropriate padding is a
recommended practice for this: Correct ans - What is to reduce the
patient's risk of intraoperative skin injury.
14. An environmental sanitation practice that is required to limit the transmission
of microorganisms to personnel when handling body fluid spills Correct ans
- What is personal protective equipment?
15. It is recommended to inspect the active electrode for insulation defects to
prevent this from occurring during MIS Correct ans - What is capacitive
coupling?
According to AORN RP for positioning the patient, the perioperative nurse should:
What is...
a. Use a consistent method of procedure-specific position for each patient
b. Rely on the surgeon's and anesthesia provider's assessments to guide
, AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE WITH 113 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WELL RATED
positioning
GUIDE WITH 113 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WELL RATED
1. The disadvantage of using this type of wound closure is because they often
cause more scarring than other skin closure methods. Correct ans
- What is skin clips?
2. An automatic intraoperative suspension of a do-not-resuscitate decision
violates a patient's ethical right to... Correct ans - What is Self-
determination?
3. This type of human factor error is responsible when a perioperative nurse is
trying to attend to several tasks at once Correct ans - What is
situational-based error?
4. Restricting pathogenic organisms from the patient, environment, equipment,
and supplies is the definition of.... Correct ans - What is
aseptic technique?
5. The most important consideration when selecting these materials is to
prevent risk of contaminating patients with endogenous and exogenous
microorganisms; and risk of exposing healthcare workers to patient's blood
and body fluids Correct ans - What are draping materials?
6. Patient and caregiver education for continuing post-op care at home is the
primary focus of this Phase of post anesthesia care. Correct ans -
What is Phase II?
7. This type of needle point is what you would expect to be needed for
suturing friable tissue such as the liver. Correct ans - What is a Blunt
needle point?
8. These particular wound closing items are available in a wide variety of
instrument sizes. Correct ans - What are disposable stapler sets?
, AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE WITH 113 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WELL RATED
9. Give one example from TJC list of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms, and
Symbols. Correct ans - What is cc?
10. The surgical wound classification for a total abdominal hysterectomy.
Correct ans - What is Clean contaminated?
11. Following an excisional breast biopsy, the circulating nurse would anticipate
the need to have available this type of drain Correct ans -
What is a Jackson-Pratt?
12. This position can cause physiological effects of circulatory and respiratory
compromise due to pressure on the abdomen. Correct ans - What is
Lithotomy Position?
13. To protect sensitive areas of the skin with appropriate padding is a
recommended practice for this: Correct ans - What is to reduce the
patient's risk of intraoperative skin injury.
14. An environmental sanitation practice that is required to limit the transmission
of microorganisms to personnel when handling body fluid spills Correct ans
- What is personal protective equipment?
15. It is recommended to inspect the active electrode for insulation defects to
prevent this from occurring during MIS Correct ans - What is capacitive
coupling?
According to AORN RP for positioning the patient, the perioperative nurse should:
What is...
a. Use a consistent method of procedure-specific position for each patient
b. Rely on the surgeon's and anesthesia provider's assessments to guide
, AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE WITH 113 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WELL RATED
positioning
