2024 AORN PERIOP STUDY GUIDE
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
LAST (local anesthetic systemic toxicity) is a medical emergency that occurs when - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>>>>the local anesthetic blood threshold is exceeded.
What medication is used to treat LAST - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>20% lipid emulsion therapy
What is the most specific early indicator of a malignant hyperthermia crisis? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>>>>An increase in end-tidal carbon dioxide (C02)
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: General - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>Drug induced reversible state of
unconsciousness
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Regional - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>Injection of local anesthetics
near nerve fibers to cause reversible loss of sensation over an area of the body
,TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Monitored (MAC) - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>Administration of
sedatives by an anesthesia provider with additional medications and medical services as
needed
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Moderate Sedation - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>Patient remains
adequate spontaneous ventilation, reflexes and ability to communicate but pain is mitigated
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Local - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>infiltration or topical administration
of agents to anesthetize part of the body
What patient population are at higher risk for hypothermia? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>>>>Elderly
infants/children
low BMI
malnourished
When is the endotracheal (ET) tube or laryngeal mask airway removed? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>>>>When the patient is able to maintain their airway (and is conscious)
, When is it appropriate for the perioperative nurse to release cricoid pressure? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>>>>When the endotracheal (ET) tube cuff is inflated(and that the anesthesia
provided states that it i sok for you to do so)
Which of the following are components of the ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery)
protocol? (select all)
Patient and family education
Multimodal analgesia
Start protocol prior to surgery
Patient fasting 12 hours prior to surgery
Return to normal diet on the day of surgery
Protocol typically begins during surgery
Discharge home if possible - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>Patient and family education
Multimodal analgesia
Start protocol prior to surgery
Return to normal diet on the day of surgery
Discharge home if possible
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
LAST (local anesthetic systemic toxicity) is a medical emergency that occurs when - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>>>>the local anesthetic blood threshold is exceeded.
What medication is used to treat LAST - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>20% lipid emulsion therapy
What is the most specific early indicator of a malignant hyperthermia crisis? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>>>>An increase in end-tidal carbon dioxide (C02)
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: General - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>Drug induced reversible state of
unconsciousness
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Regional - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>Injection of local anesthetics
near nerve fibers to cause reversible loss of sensation over an area of the body
,TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Monitored (MAC) - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>Administration of
sedatives by an anesthesia provider with additional medications and medical services as
needed
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Moderate Sedation - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>Patient remains
adequate spontaneous ventilation, reflexes and ability to communicate but pain is mitigated
TYPES OF ANESTHESIA: Local - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>infiltration or topical administration
of agents to anesthetize part of the body
What patient population are at higher risk for hypothermia? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>>>>Elderly
infants/children
low BMI
malnourished
When is the endotracheal (ET) tube or laryngeal mask airway removed? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>>>>When the patient is able to maintain their airway (and is conscious)
, When is it appropriate for the perioperative nurse to release cricoid pressure? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS>>>>>>>When the endotracheal (ET) tube cuff is inflated(and that the anesthesia
provided states that it i sok for you to do so)
Which of the following are components of the ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery)
protocol? (select all)
Patient and family education
Multimodal analgesia
Start protocol prior to surgery
Patient fasting 12 hours prior to surgery
Return to normal diet on the day of surgery
Protocol typically begins during surgery
Discharge home if possible - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>>>Patient and family education
Multimodal analgesia
Start protocol prior to surgery
Return to normal diet on the day of surgery
Discharge home if possible
