AORN Periop 101 Exam/ AORN Periop
101 Best Revision Material/ AORN Periop
101 Questions and Answers/ AORN
Periop 101 Updated 2023-2024
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement
should be considered? Select all that apply. --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- 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
ANSWER ----- 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 ANSWER ----- 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 ANSWER ----- 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 ANSWER ----- D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable
suture? --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- 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 ANSWER ----- B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- 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. ---------
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, CORRECT ANSWER ----- 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
henwoxygen is
being "blown over" the patie
nt.
D. Visually check the integrity and insulation
all of
cords and coagulation instrume
nts
before use.
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may ad to
le development of preoperat
ive pressure
ulcer include: Select all that app
ly. --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- A. Duration of the
procedure
B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
Which of the following statements lect
refthe concept of critical think
ing? Select all that
apply. --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned app lication of a step by step process
What is the best drape to use for anbilical
um hernia repair? --------- CORRE
CT
ANSWER ----- B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly
describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER ----- D. Prep should
start at the site of the ision
inc and move outwards.
What are the 3 main factors to cons
ider when assessing the patient for gies?
aller
--------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- C. Prior reaction, here
dity, type of reaction
The following steps can be used o reduce
t personnel exposure to specimen
ixatives
f
such as formalin. Select all that ly
app
. --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- A. Avoid
splashing while pouring
C. When pouring wear gloves and a ask.
m
D. Use absorbent material and hent triple rinse with water any area orace
surfwhere
accidental formalin spillage occurs.
E. Store fixatives securely so they inaccessible
are to persons unfamiliar with
eirth
use.
After initial administration, which statement
below the proper order ofeth
4 stages of
general anesthesia fecting
af the pat
ient? --------- CORRECTANSWER ----- A.
Administration, excitement, intrasur
gery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR environment?
Select all that apply
. --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- A. Adhering to facility policies
related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specificetysaf practices
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101 Best Revision Material/ AORN Periop
101 Questions and Answers/ AORN
Periop 101 Updated 2023-2024
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement
should be considered? Select all that apply. --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- 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
ANSWER ----- 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 ANSWER ----- 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 ANSWER ----- 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 ANSWER ----- D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable
suture? --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- 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 ANSWER ----- B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- 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. ---------
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, CORRECT ANSWER ----- 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
henwoxygen is
being "blown over" the patie
nt.
D. Visually check the integrity and insulation
all of
cords and coagulation instrume
nts
before use.
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may ad to
le development of preoperat
ive pressure
ulcer include: Select all that app
ly. --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- A. Duration of the
procedure
B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
Which of the following statements lect
refthe concept of critical think
ing? Select all that
apply. --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned app lication of a step by step process
What is the best drape to use for anbilical
um hernia repair? --------- CORRE
CT
ANSWER ----- B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly
describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER ----- D. Prep should
start at the site of the ision
inc and move outwards.
What are the 3 main factors to cons
ider when assessing the patient for gies?
aller
--------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- C. Prior reaction, here
dity, type of reaction
The following steps can be used o reduce
t personnel exposure to specimen
ixatives
f
such as formalin. Select all that ly
app
. --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- A. Avoid
splashing while pouring
C. When pouring wear gloves and a ask.
m
D. Use absorbent material and hent triple rinse with water any area orace
surfwhere
accidental formalin spillage occurs.
E. Store fixatives securely so they inaccessible
are to persons unfamiliar with
eirth
use.
After initial administration, which statement
below the proper order ofeth
4 stages of
general anesthesia fecting
af the pat
ient? --------- CORRECTANSWER ----- A.
Administration, excitement, intrasur
gery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR environment?
Select all that apply
. --------- CORRECT ANSWER ----- A. Adhering to facility policies
related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specificetysaf practices
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