AORN Periop 101 | 144 Most Tested Questions &
Answers 2026 | Latest Update | Exam Prep
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of safe handling of medical gas
cylinders ?
Checking the color coding before use
Checking the written labels before use
Manually tightening fittings and hoses before use
Checking the pin - index safety system before use
2. What is the term used to describe the administration of sedatives by an
anesthesiologist with additional medical services as needed?
Monitored anesthesia care
Moderate sedation
General anesthesia
Local anesthesia injection
3. Monitored anesthesia care differs from moderate sedation in that monitored
anesthesia care:
is used as an adjunct to spinal anesthesia.
requires the introduction of an anesthetic agent into the epidural
space
may result in the administration of general anesthesia.
is a type of regional anesthesia.
,4. Which method is considered incorrect for applying cleaning solutions in a
surgical environment?
Cleaning equipment should not be shared between restricted and
semi-restricted areas.
Label secondary containers when a product is poured from its original
container.
Cleaning with a wet mop reduces the spread of contamination
Use a spray bottle to disperse solution
5. What characterizes Family-Centered Care in healthcare?
A model that excludes patient and family input in the healthcare
process.
An approach that prioritizes individual care without considering family
involvement.
A method solely focused on healthcare providers' decision-making.
An approach grounded in mutually beneficial partnerships among
patients, families, and healthcare providers, recognizing the vital
role of the family in ensuring the health and well-being of patients
of all ages.
6. In a scenario where a surgical team is preparing for an operation, what would
be the best practice for applying cleaning solutions to ensure safety and
minimize contamination?
Use spray bottles to quickly apply cleaning solutions to surfaces.
Label secondary containers and avoid using spray bottles for
dispersing solutions.
Use a wet mop to clean surfaces without any additional precautions.
, Share cleaning equipment between restricted and semi-restricted
areas to save time.
7. Describe why using a spray bottle for cleaning solutions may be
inappropriate in a surgical setting.
Using a spray bottle is an efficient way to apply cleaning solutions
evenly.
Using a spray bottle can aerosolize cleaning solutions, increasing
the risk of contamination and exposure.
Using a spray bottle helps to minimize the amount of cleaning solution
used.
Using a spray bottle is standard practice in all healthcare settings.
8. The purpose of surgical draping is to
Create a sterile field around the incision site
Create a barrier to bacterial migration
Reduce the chance of postoperative wound infection
All of the above
9. What is a key characteristic of a zipper closure in skin closure options?
A stand-alone skin approximation method.
Easier to remove than sutures.
Limited to use for superficial wounds.
Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
10. What is the recommended action regarding an implanted IED during
monopolar electrosurgery?
, Place the dispersive pad as close as possible to the IED
Verify that the IED and its leads are between the IED and the
dispersive pads
Inactivate the IED, when possible
Use the ESU at the highest power setting
11. Describe how extravasation can lead to intraabdominal compartment
syndrome in a surgical patient.
Extravasation increases blood volume, resulting in hypervolemia.
Extravasation causes pulmonary complications due to fluid
accumulation in the lungs.
Extravasation can cause swelling and increased pressure in the
abdominal cavity, leading to intraabdominal compartment
syndrome.
Extravasation leads to fluid loss, resulting in hyponatremia.
12. What is the definition of fast-tracking in the context of post-anesthesia care?
A method that requires a nursing hand-off
The patient's transfer to phase II Post anesthesia care
A procedure that does not include patient and family education
A process that requires a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
13. In a surgical procedure, if a patient has a wound that requires significant
tension management, which skin closure option would be most appropriate
and why?
Traditional sutures, as they are easier to apply.
Adhesive strips, because they are less invasive.
Answers 2026 | Latest Update | Exam Prep
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of safe handling of medical gas
cylinders ?
Checking the color coding before use
Checking the written labels before use
Manually tightening fittings and hoses before use
Checking the pin - index safety system before use
2. What is the term used to describe the administration of sedatives by an
anesthesiologist with additional medical services as needed?
Monitored anesthesia care
Moderate sedation
General anesthesia
Local anesthesia injection
3. Monitored anesthesia care differs from moderate sedation in that monitored
anesthesia care:
is used as an adjunct to spinal anesthesia.
requires the introduction of an anesthetic agent into the epidural
space
may result in the administration of general anesthesia.
is a type of regional anesthesia.
,4. Which method is considered incorrect for applying cleaning solutions in a
surgical environment?
Cleaning equipment should not be shared between restricted and
semi-restricted areas.
Label secondary containers when a product is poured from its original
container.
Cleaning with a wet mop reduces the spread of contamination
Use a spray bottle to disperse solution
5. What characterizes Family-Centered Care in healthcare?
A model that excludes patient and family input in the healthcare
process.
An approach that prioritizes individual care without considering family
involvement.
A method solely focused on healthcare providers' decision-making.
An approach grounded in mutually beneficial partnerships among
patients, families, and healthcare providers, recognizing the vital
role of the family in ensuring the health and well-being of patients
of all ages.
6. In a scenario where a surgical team is preparing for an operation, what would
be the best practice for applying cleaning solutions to ensure safety and
minimize contamination?
Use spray bottles to quickly apply cleaning solutions to surfaces.
Label secondary containers and avoid using spray bottles for
dispersing solutions.
Use a wet mop to clean surfaces without any additional precautions.
, Share cleaning equipment between restricted and semi-restricted
areas to save time.
7. Describe why using a spray bottle for cleaning solutions may be
inappropriate in a surgical setting.
Using a spray bottle is an efficient way to apply cleaning solutions
evenly.
Using a spray bottle can aerosolize cleaning solutions, increasing
the risk of contamination and exposure.
Using a spray bottle helps to minimize the amount of cleaning solution
used.
Using a spray bottle is standard practice in all healthcare settings.
8. The purpose of surgical draping is to
Create a sterile field around the incision site
Create a barrier to bacterial migration
Reduce the chance of postoperative wound infection
All of the above
9. What is a key characteristic of a zipper closure in skin closure options?
A stand-alone skin approximation method.
Easier to remove than sutures.
Limited to use for superficial wounds.
Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
10. What is the recommended action regarding an implanted IED during
monopolar electrosurgery?
, Place the dispersive pad as close as possible to the IED
Verify that the IED and its leads are between the IED and the
dispersive pads
Inactivate the IED, when possible
Use the ESU at the highest power setting
11. Describe how extravasation can lead to intraabdominal compartment
syndrome in a surgical patient.
Extravasation increases blood volume, resulting in hypervolemia.
Extravasation causes pulmonary complications due to fluid
accumulation in the lungs.
Extravasation can cause swelling and increased pressure in the
abdominal cavity, leading to intraabdominal compartment
syndrome.
Extravasation leads to fluid loss, resulting in hyponatremia.
12. What is the definition of fast-tracking in the context of post-anesthesia care?
A method that requires a nursing hand-off
The patient's transfer to phase II Post anesthesia care
A procedure that does not include patient and family education
A process that requires a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
13. In a surgical procedure, if a patient has a wound that requires significant
tension management, which skin closure option would be most appropriate
and why?
Traditional sutures, as they are easier to apply.
Adhesive strips, because they are less invasive.
