AORN Final Exam 2025 / Proctored Questions & Verified Study Answers for
Perioperative Nursing | Currently Testing | Walden University
Which professionals are NOT qualified to provide anesthesia care to the patient?
A. anesthesiologists
B. CRNA
C. Perioperative nurses
D. The operating surgeon- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔D. operating surgeon
identify the factors you would take into consideration before determining what anesthetic to use for a particular
patient:
a. age of the patient
b. sex
c. physiological status of the patient
d. surgeon's preference- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔A C D
a precise way of looking at general anesthesia is to divide it into 3 phases:- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Phase 1:
induction
phase 2: maintenance
phase 3: emergence
Judy is a patient about to undergo surgery. she was given anesthesia a few minutes ago and is beginning to feel
its effects. what stage and phase of anesthesia is she in?- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Stage 1: induction
Phase 1: initial administration
what type of anesthesia involves an injection into the space between the ligamentum flavum and the dura?-
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔epidural
what is NOT a local anesthetic drug used for regional anesthesia?
a. bupivicaine
b. lidocaine
, c. fentanyl
d. tetracaine- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔c. fentanyl
what are the symptoms that indicate a patient is experiencing a MH episode- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔sudden
rise in temperature
increase in end-tidal CO2
increased oxygen demand
protocol for treatment of MH- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔discontinue all triggering agents
continue with safe agents
hyperventilate with % oxygen
switch to a new anesthesia machine
give dantrolene until signs stabilize
cool patient with iced saline solutions
patient-related factors that can contribute to hypothermia include:- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔low birth weight
infants
congestive heart failure
In what ways should the perioperative nurse assist with general anesthesia induction?- CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔apply cricoid pressure if needed during intubation
remain at the patient's side to offer reassurance and promote safety
when a bier block is used during a procedure, the perioperative nurse should:- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔check
the calibration of the tourniquet before applying it
monitor the length of time the tourniquet is inflated
which drug is used to reverse valium and midazolam?- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔flumazenil
which method is used to prevent aspiration during endotracheal intubation?- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔apply
cricoid pressure -- occludes esophagus and prevents aspiration
Perioperative Nursing | Currently Testing | Walden University
Which professionals are NOT qualified to provide anesthesia care to the patient?
A. anesthesiologists
B. CRNA
C. Perioperative nurses
D. The operating surgeon- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔D. operating surgeon
identify the factors you would take into consideration before determining what anesthetic to use for a particular
patient:
a. age of the patient
b. sex
c. physiological status of the patient
d. surgeon's preference- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔A C D
a precise way of looking at general anesthesia is to divide it into 3 phases:- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Phase 1:
induction
phase 2: maintenance
phase 3: emergence
Judy is a patient about to undergo surgery. she was given anesthesia a few minutes ago and is beginning to feel
its effects. what stage and phase of anesthesia is she in?- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Stage 1: induction
Phase 1: initial administration
what type of anesthesia involves an injection into the space between the ligamentum flavum and the dura?-
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔epidural
what is NOT a local anesthetic drug used for regional anesthesia?
a. bupivicaine
b. lidocaine
, c. fentanyl
d. tetracaine- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔c. fentanyl
what are the symptoms that indicate a patient is experiencing a MH episode- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔sudden
rise in temperature
increase in end-tidal CO2
increased oxygen demand
protocol for treatment of MH- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔discontinue all triggering agents
continue with safe agents
hyperventilate with % oxygen
switch to a new anesthesia machine
give dantrolene until signs stabilize
cool patient with iced saline solutions
patient-related factors that can contribute to hypothermia include:- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔low birth weight
infants
congestive heart failure
In what ways should the perioperative nurse assist with general anesthesia induction?- CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔apply cricoid pressure if needed during intubation
remain at the patient's side to offer reassurance and promote safety
when a bier block is used during a procedure, the perioperative nurse should:- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔check
the calibration of the tourniquet before applying it
monitor the length of time the tourniquet is inflated
which drug is used to reverse valium and midazolam?- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔flumazenil
which method is used to prevent aspiration during endotracheal intubation?- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔apply
cricoid pressure -- occludes esophagus and prevents aspiration
