AORN Periop 101 Final pt 2 Exam
Questions and Answers29
There are three types of wound healing. Choose the option that describes secondary intention.
A. The wound is approximated with no wound separation.
B. The wound is cleaned, debriefed and packed.
C. The wound is vascularized.
D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation - ANSWERS-D.
Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation
An example of a simple drain is - ANSWERS-Penrose drain
Which statement is an accurate description of negative pressure wound therapy?
A. Applies constant, positive wound pressure.
B. Promotes wound contracture.
C. Increases bacterial loads.
D. Encourages edema. - ANSWERS-B. Promotes wound contracture.
Which description of an additional skin closure options is applicable to a zipper closure?
A. Limited to use on superficial wounds.
B. Easier to remove than sutures.
C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
D. A stand alone skin approximation method or used in conjunction with a suture closure. -
ANSWERS-C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
,1. Which option describes an interrupted suture?
A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
B. A suture that encircles the wound.
C. A heavy suture that reinforces the primary suture line.
D. A suture placed in an epidural layer. - ANSWERS-A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
1. Which statement about a patient who requires airborne precautions is TRUE?
A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not infectious.
B. Room access is restricted until 95% of airborne particles have been filtered.
C. A multi-use bacterial filter is used on either the breathing circuit or endotracheal tube.
D. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the AORN endorse the use of powered
air-purifying respirators during surgical procedures. - ANSWERS-A. Elective surgery is postponed
until test confirm that the patient is not infectious.
1. Which statement is included in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration'
Bloodborne Pathogeon's Standards?
A. Food is permissible in restricted areas or semi-restricted areas.
B. Personnel working in restricted and semi-restricted areas should apply lip balm to avoid
cracked lips.
C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with blood, bodily fluids or
other potentially infectious materials.
D. Education on occupational exposure should be provided to healthcare personnel ever 2
years. - ANSWERS-C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with
blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
Choose the option that describes the personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for
healthcare personnel transporting a patient that requires contact precautions
A. PPE is required for all team members for each patient transport.
B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
, C. PPE is required for all team members when patient transport is necessary.
D. PPE is required for designated team member when direct contact is necessary. - ANSWERS-B.
PPE is not required for patient transport.
1. Choose the term that describes the amount of the virus that is found in the individual's
blood.
A. Viral shedding.
B. Viral load.
C. Viral replication.
Viral transmission - ANSWERS-B. Viral load
1. Which element of the chain of infection describes a microorganism after exiting an infectious
reservoir?
A. Mode of transmission.
B. Susceptible host.
C. Portal of entry.
D. Infectious agent. - ANSWERS-A. Mode of transmission
1. Which gowning and gloving action would a scrub nurse preform?
A. Changing gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone cement.
B. Drying arms and hands by waving them in the air.
C. Gloving after team members only when the hand is exposed and the sterile gown cuff is at
the wrist.
D. Wearing double gloves that are extra loose to avoid numbness. - ANSWERS-A. Changing
gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone cement.
1. Which barrier level gown would you choose if you anticipated high risk of exposure?
A. Level 1
Questions and Answers29
There are three types of wound healing. Choose the option that describes secondary intention.
A. The wound is approximated with no wound separation.
B. The wound is cleaned, debriefed and packed.
C. The wound is vascularized.
D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation - ANSWERS-D.
Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation
An example of a simple drain is - ANSWERS-Penrose drain
Which statement is an accurate description of negative pressure wound therapy?
A. Applies constant, positive wound pressure.
B. Promotes wound contracture.
C. Increases bacterial loads.
D. Encourages edema. - ANSWERS-B. Promotes wound contracture.
Which description of an additional skin closure options is applicable to a zipper closure?
A. Limited to use on superficial wounds.
B. Easier to remove than sutures.
C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
D. A stand alone skin approximation method or used in conjunction with a suture closure. -
ANSWERS-C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
,1. Which option describes an interrupted suture?
A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
B. A suture that encircles the wound.
C. A heavy suture that reinforces the primary suture line.
D. A suture placed in an epidural layer. - ANSWERS-A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
1. Which statement about a patient who requires airborne precautions is TRUE?
A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not infectious.
B. Room access is restricted until 95% of airborne particles have been filtered.
C. A multi-use bacterial filter is used on either the breathing circuit or endotracheal tube.
D. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the AORN endorse the use of powered
air-purifying respirators during surgical procedures. - ANSWERS-A. Elective surgery is postponed
until test confirm that the patient is not infectious.
1. Which statement is included in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration'
Bloodborne Pathogeon's Standards?
A. Food is permissible in restricted areas or semi-restricted areas.
B. Personnel working in restricted and semi-restricted areas should apply lip balm to avoid
cracked lips.
C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with blood, bodily fluids or
other potentially infectious materials.
D. Education on occupational exposure should be provided to healthcare personnel ever 2
years. - ANSWERS-C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with
blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
Choose the option that describes the personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for
healthcare personnel transporting a patient that requires contact precautions
A. PPE is required for all team members for each patient transport.
B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
, C. PPE is required for all team members when patient transport is necessary.
D. PPE is required for designated team member when direct contact is necessary. - ANSWERS-B.
PPE is not required for patient transport.
1. Choose the term that describes the amount of the virus that is found in the individual's
blood.
A. Viral shedding.
B. Viral load.
C. Viral replication.
Viral transmission - ANSWERS-B. Viral load
1. Which element of the chain of infection describes a microorganism after exiting an infectious
reservoir?
A. Mode of transmission.
B. Susceptible host.
C. Portal of entry.
D. Infectious agent. - ANSWERS-A. Mode of transmission
1. Which gowning and gloving action would a scrub nurse preform?
A. Changing gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone cement.
B. Drying arms and hands by waving them in the air.
C. Gloving after team members only when the hand is exposed and the sterile gown cuff is at
the wrist.
D. Wearing double gloves that are extra loose to avoid numbness. - ANSWERS-A. Changing
gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone cement.
1. Which barrier level gown would you choose if you anticipated high risk of exposure?
A. Level 1
