Periop 101 Final Exam Study Guide
Hallways leading to the OR are considered - ANS-Semi-Restricted Areas
1. The airflow in an OR has a(n) ____________ pressure relationship to the adjacent
OR hallway. - ANS-positive
Which of the following areas in a perioperative environment is considered a restricted
area? - ANS-Operative room
Which team member establishes the sterile field and passes instruments to the
surgeon? - ANS-Scrub person
What is the primary medication to treat a patient experiencing a malignant hyperthermia
MH crisis? - ANS-Dantrolene sodium
Which of the following is NOT a fire prevention practice during surgery? - ANS-Verify
patient positioning on OR table
Which of the following are considered ignition sources that may cause a fire to ignite
during surgery? - ANS-Electrosurgery and laser
Which intervention should be implemented immediately when a fire occurs in a patient's
airway? - ANS-Immediately remove ET tube and other burned supplies
An anesthesia professional states, "this patient is experiencing local anesthetic systemic
toxicity." The perioperative RN should be prepared to assist with administration of -
ANS-20% lipid emulsion therapy
Which of the following is recognized as a primary means to prevent health
care-associated infections? - ANS-Perform hand hygiene
__________ cleaning is conducted in between surgical procedures. - ANS-Turnover
This action is considered to be the single most important action that can prevent the
spread of infection. - ANS-Hand hygiene
,In the perioperative setting, this surface is always considered contaminated. -
ANS-Floor
In the morning, before the start of the first procedure of the day, what should be done to
remove dust and debris? - ANS-Damp dusting
What is the term to describe the amount of time designated by the manufacturer that a
cleaning agent must remain wet on the surface to achieve disinfection? - ANS-Contact
time
What is the common term for the directions provided by a manufacturer on how to
accurately use their product? - ANS-IFU (instructions For Use)
Terminal cleaning is performed after an environmental contamination event such as
flooding due to a natural disaster or building maintenance issue. Which of the following
additional measures is taken when there is a pest infestation? - ANS-Removing food
waster, cleaning common eating areas, containing pests
1. Your patient has an airborne transmissible disease. Following this patient's surgical
procedure, your OR would need to reduce the airborne particle contaminants by
remaining unoccupied for a specific period of time without an aerosolizing source.
Which of the following is considered to be an airborne transmissible disease? -
ANS-Tuberculosis
Which of the following is the best method to use to complete turnover cleaning? -
ANS-A standardized method (could include zone, perimeter, or divide in half cleaning
methods)
__________ is the removal of pathogenic and other microorganisms from surfaces by
using chemical of physical means. - ANS-Disinfection
What describes the mode of transmission? - ANS-the microbe's route from the portal of
exit
Drug diversion is a result of a facility's _____. - ANS-lack of narcotic security measures
Which of the following outlines sharps safety for the health care provider? -
ANS-Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
, Your patient is scheduled to have a bronchoscopy in the OR. The patient has a
diagnosis of influenza and has been placed on droplet precautions. What type of
respiratory precautions should the RN take during the procedure? - ANS-Mask and face
shield or mask and goggles
The CDC has issued a statement regarding PAPRs in the OR. What is the
recommendation? - ANS-The CDC and AORN do not endorse the use of PAPR's for
surgical procedures
When caring for a patient on airborne precautions, in what location is the respirator
removed? - ANS-Outside of the AIIR
Which level of the Hierarchy of Controls addresses changing the way people work? -
ANS-Administrative controls
Which of the following is included in OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard? -
ANS-Use PPE for any anticipated blood or body fluid exposure.
Why is an employee screened for certain diseases that have an associated
vaccination? - ANS-The diseases are preventable
Which of the following is NOT an emergency warning sign of SARS-CoV-2? - ANS-Sore
throat
Geobacillus stearothermophilus is a biological indicator used for - ANS-liquid peracetic
acid sterilizers
What is the first step of instrument processing? - ANS-Cleaning
What type of monitor is an external strip or tape? - ANS-Chemical indicator
Which of the following is NOT done when assembling an instrument tray? -
ANS-Instruments are damp when placed in a contained or wrapped
Which of the following should be used for instrument cleaning at the point-of-use? -
ANS-Sterile water
Which statement about cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical
instruments and equipment is FALSE? - ANS-All instruments should be submerged in a
hot water solution
Hallways leading to the OR are considered - ANS-Semi-Restricted Areas
1. The airflow in an OR has a(n) ____________ pressure relationship to the adjacent
OR hallway. - ANS-positive
Which of the following areas in a perioperative environment is considered a restricted
area? - ANS-Operative room
Which team member establishes the sterile field and passes instruments to the
surgeon? - ANS-Scrub person
What is the primary medication to treat a patient experiencing a malignant hyperthermia
MH crisis? - ANS-Dantrolene sodium
Which of the following is NOT a fire prevention practice during surgery? - ANS-Verify
patient positioning on OR table
Which of the following are considered ignition sources that may cause a fire to ignite
during surgery? - ANS-Electrosurgery and laser
Which intervention should be implemented immediately when a fire occurs in a patient's
airway? - ANS-Immediately remove ET tube and other burned supplies
An anesthesia professional states, "this patient is experiencing local anesthetic systemic
toxicity." The perioperative RN should be prepared to assist with administration of -
ANS-20% lipid emulsion therapy
Which of the following is recognized as a primary means to prevent health
care-associated infections? - ANS-Perform hand hygiene
__________ cleaning is conducted in between surgical procedures. - ANS-Turnover
This action is considered to be the single most important action that can prevent the
spread of infection. - ANS-Hand hygiene
,In the perioperative setting, this surface is always considered contaminated. -
ANS-Floor
In the morning, before the start of the first procedure of the day, what should be done to
remove dust and debris? - ANS-Damp dusting
What is the term to describe the amount of time designated by the manufacturer that a
cleaning agent must remain wet on the surface to achieve disinfection? - ANS-Contact
time
What is the common term for the directions provided by a manufacturer on how to
accurately use their product? - ANS-IFU (instructions For Use)
Terminal cleaning is performed after an environmental contamination event such as
flooding due to a natural disaster or building maintenance issue. Which of the following
additional measures is taken when there is a pest infestation? - ANS-Removing food
waster, cleaning common eating areas, containing pests
1. Your patient has an airborne transmissible disease. Following this patient's surgical
procedure, your OR would need to reduce the airborne particle contaminants by
remaining unoccupied for a specific period of time without an aerosolizing source.
Which of the following is considered to be an airborne transmissible disease? -
ANS-Tuberculosis
Which of the following is the best method to use to complete turnover cleaning? -
ANS-A standardized method (could include zone, perimeter, or divide in half cleaning
methods)
__________ is the removal of pathogenic and other microorganisms from surfaces by
using chemical of physical means. - ANS-Disinfection
What describes the mode of transmission? - ANS-the microbe's route from the portal of
exit
Drug diversion is a result of a facility's _____. - ANS-lack of narcotic security measures
Which of the following outlines sharps safety for the health care provider? -
ANS-Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
, Your patient is scheduled to have a bronchoscopy in the OR. The patient has a
diagnosis of influenza and has been placed on droplet precautions. What type of
respiratory precautions should the RN take during the procedure? - ANS-Mask and face
shield or mask and goggles
The CDC has issued a statement regarding PAPRs in the OR. What is the
recommendation? - ANS-The CDC and AORN do not endorse the use of PAPR's for
surgical procedures
When caring for a patient on airborne precautions, in what location is the respirator
removed? - ANS-Outside of the AIIR
Which level of the Hierarchy of Controls addresses changing the way people work? -
ANS-Administrative controls
Which of the following is included in OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard? -
ANS-Use PPE for any anticipated blood or body fluid exposure.
Why is an employee screened for certain diseases that have an associated
vaccination? - ANS-The diseases are preventable
Which of the following is NOT an emergency warning sign of SARS-CoV-2? - ANS-Sore
throat
Geobacillus stearothermophilus is a biological indicator used for - ANS-liquid peracetic
acid sterilizers
What is the first step of instrument processing? - ANS-Cleaning
What type of monitor is an external strip or tape? - ANS-Chemical indicator
Which of the following is NOT done when assembling an instrument tray? -
ANS-Instruments are damp when placed in a contained or wrapped
Which of the following should be used for instrument cleaning at the point-of-use? -
ANS-Sterile water
Which statement about cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical
instruments and equipment is FALSE? - ANS-All instruments should be submerged in a
hot water solution
