AORN Periop 101 Final Exam
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EXAM
Who can provide anesthesia care? (4) - ANSWER-1. Anesthesiologists
2. CRNA's
3. Anesthesia assistants
4. Periop nurses
4 types anesthesia - ANSWER-General - loss of consciousness
Regional - loss of sensation
Local - small area loss of sensation
MAC - IV
Whose responsibility during MAC to monitor pt? - ANSWER-RN
,What should RN monitor during MAC? (3) - ANSWER-1. Extravasation of IV
2. Reduction of arterial O2 sat
3. Difficulty breathing
4 Stages of anesthesia - ANSWER-1. Initial administration
2. Excitement - unconscious to loss of eyelid reflex
3. Intrasurgery
4. Possibility of resp failure
3 Phases of Anesthesia - ANSWER-1. Induction - admin until 1st incision
2. Maintenance - incision to completion
3. Emergence - from when pt awakens until pt exits OR
What is often used for upper extremity nerve blocks? - ANSWER-IV regional
anesthetic/Bier block
Where is epidural anesthetic injected? - ANSWER-between ligamentum flavum
and dura
(NOT spinal canal)
What helps ensure proper needle placement during peripheral nerve block with
regional anesthesia? - ANSWER-continuous nerve stimulation
First sign of Malignant Hyperthermia - ANSWER-increased end-tidal CO2
, What should be done for pt with MH crisis? - ANSWER-1. Stop surgery & stop
triggering agents
2. Give dantrolene
3. Give 100% O2
4. Cool pt with iced saline
Mentor or preceptor?
"One who provides encouragement and acts as a guide and facilitator while
modeling professional nursing behaviors" - ANSWER-Mentor
Mentor or preceptor?
"One who teaches, counsels, inspires, serves as a role model, and supports the
growth and development of the novice for a fixed and limited period" - ANSWER-
Preceptor
Mentor or preceptor?
Guides nurse through a wide range of professional activities - ANSWER-Mentor
Mentor or preceptor?
Guides nurse through defined clinical activities - ANSWER-Preceptor
What should intra-abd pressure be maintained under in an adult pt during CO2
insufflation for endoscopic surgery? - ANSWER-12 mm Hg
Questions & Answers | 100%
Verified solutions (2026)
UPDATE |2026!! STUDY GUIDE
EXAM
Who can provide anesthesia care? (4) - ANSWER-1. Anesthesiologists
2. CRNA's
3. Anesthesia assistants
4. Periop nurses
4 types anesthesia - ANSWER-General - loss of consciousness
Regional - loss of sensation
Local - small area loss of sensation
MAC - IV
Whose responsibility during MAC to monitor pt? - ANSWER-RN
,What should RN monitor during MAC? (3) - ANSWER-1. Extravasation of IV
2. Reduction of arterial O2 sat
3. Difficulty breathing
4 Stages of anesthesia - ANSWER-1. Initial administration
2. Excitement - unconscious to loss of eyelid reflex
3. Intrasurgery
4. Possibility of resp failure
3 Phases of Anesthesia - ANSWER-1. Induction - admin until 1st incision
2. Maintenance - incision to completion
3. Emergence - from when pt awakens until pt exits OR
What is often used for upper extremity nerve blocks? - ANSWER-IV regional
anesthetic/Bier block
Where is epidural anesthetic injected? - ANSWER-between ligamentum flavum
and dura
(NOT spinal canal)
What helps ensure proper needle placement during peripheral nerve block with
regional anesthesia? - ANSWER-continuous nerve stimulation
First sign of Malignant Hyperthermia - ANSWER-increased end-tidal CO2
, What should be done for pt with MH crisis? - ANSWER-1. Stop surgery & stop
triggering agents
2. Give dantrolene
3. Give 100% O2
4. Cool pt with iced saline
Mentor or preceptor?
"One who provides encouragement and acts as a guide and facilitator while
modeling professional nursing behaviors" - ANSWER-Mentor
Mentor or preceptor?
"One who teaches, counsels, inspires, serves as a role model, and supports the
growth and development of the novice for a fixed and limited period" - ANSWER-
Preceptor
Mentor or preceptor?
Guides nurse through a wide range of professional activities - ANSWER-Mentor
Mentor or preceptor?
Guides nurse through defined clinical activities - ANSWER-Preceptor
What should intra-abd pressure be maintained under in an adult pt during CO2
insufflation for endoscopic surgery? - ANSWER-12 mm Hg
