Perioperative Nursing (Test Bank) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Perioperative Nursing (Test Bank) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A patient arriving in the operating room should be identified using which method? A. Bed location only B. Room assignment C. Two patient identifiers D. Surgeon recognition Which action best maintains sterility when opening a sterile pack? A. Leaning over the pack B. Opening away from the body first C. Reaching across the field D. Shaking contents onto the table What is the main purpose of a surgical time-out? A. To prepare instruments B. To verify patient, procedure, and site C. To count sponges D. To document anesthesia Which item is considered part of the sterile field? 2 A. The anesthesia machine B. Sterile drapes C. The OR floor D. Uncovered equipment When should a surgical count be performed? A. At skin closure only B. At the start of surgery only C. Before, during, and after surgery D. Only if bleeding occurs Which role focuses on maintaining the sterile field? A. Circulating nurse B. Scrub nurse C. Recovery nurse D. Charge nurse What is the primary responsibility of the circulating nurse? A. Passing instruments B. Managing the overall OR environment C. Maintaining sterility directly D. Suturing the wound 3 Which solution is commonly used for surgical skin prep? A. Saline only B. Chlorhexidine or iodine-based solution C. Distilled water D. Alcohol-free soap What does PPE stand for in the operating room? A. Patient Protection Equipment B. Personal Protective Equipment C. Procedural Practice Equipment D. Primary Protective Element Which item is worn to protect against blood splashes? A. Shoe covers only B. Face shield or goggles C. Surgical cap D. Sterile gloves When is a surgical site marked? A. After anesthesia B. Before the procedure with patient involvement C. After skin prep D. During closure 4 What is the main risk of hypothermia during surgery? A. Increased appetite B. Delayed wound healing C. Faster recovery D. Reduced infection risk Which device helps prevent deep vein thrombosis intraoperatively? A. Blood pressure cuff B. Sequential compression device C. Pulse oximeter D. Warming blanket What is the safest position to prevent nerve injury? A. One chosen by the surgeon only B. Properly padded and aligned position C. Flat position for all patients D. Upright without support What does aseptic technique aim to do? A. Speed up procedures B. Prevent infection C. Reduce anesthesia time 5 D. Improve documentation Which item must be sterile on the back table? A. Circulator’s pen B. Surgical instruments C. Patient chart D. Anesthesia record When is hand hygiene required in perioperative care? A. Only before surgery B. Before and after patient contact C. After glove removal only D. Once per shift What is the purpose of surgical drapes? A. Warm the patient B. Create a sterile field C. Absorb anesthesia gases