Page |1
AORN Periop 101 Exam Questions with 100% Verified
Answers UPDATED!!!
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the
following statement should be considered? Select all that apply.
- ANSWER A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speak
out
B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent
harm.
D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the
principles of aseptic technique.
In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant
questions you about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The
following statements are true: - ANSWER A. Air flow in the OR
rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters.
C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degrees
You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You
will need: - ANSWER A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a
table (other than the main instrument table) for closed gloving.
, Page |2
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all
that apply. - ANSWER A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for
transferring a medication vial to the sterile field? - ANSWER D.
Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling
of natural absorbable suture? - ANSWER C. Open the package
carefully over a small basin to prevent splashing of the
packaging solution
Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the
following EXCEPT? - ANSWER B. Counting silently so it doesn't
distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - ANSWER D.
A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
, Page |3
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent
mishap, event, or fire from occurring when handling
electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. - ANSWER A.
Allow enough time for alcohol based skin preparations to
completely dry.
B. Do not use in an oxygen-enriched environment, such as the
trachea when oxygen is being "blown over" the patient.
D. Visually check the integrity and insulation of all cords and
coagulation instruments before use.
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead to development of
preoperative pressure ulcer include: Select all that apply. -
ANSWER A. Duration of the procedure
B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical
thinking? Select all that apply. - ANSWER C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
, Page |4
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair? -
ANSWER B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes
recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis? -
ANSWER D. Prep should start at the site of the incision and
move outwards.
What are the 3 main factors to consider when assessing the
patient for allergies? - ANSWER C. Prior reaction, heredity, type
of reaction
The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure
to specimen fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply. -
ANSWER A. Avoid splashing while pouring
C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
D. Use absorbent material and then triple rinse with water any
area or surface where accidental formalin spillage occurs.
AORN Periop 101 Exam Questions with 100% Verified
Answers UPDATED!!!
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the
following statement should be considered? Select all that apply.
- ANSWER A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speak
out
B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent
harm.
D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the
principles of aseptic technique.
In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant
questions you about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The
following statements are true: - ANSWER A. Air flow in the OR
rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters.
C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degrees
You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You
will need: - ANSWER A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a
table (other than the main instrument table) for closed gloving.
, Page |2
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all
that apply. - ANSWER A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for
transferring a medication vial to the sterile field? - ANSWER D.
Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling
of natural absorbable suture? - ANSWER C. Open the package
carefully over a small basin to prevent splashing of the
packaging solution
Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the
following EXCEPT? - ANSWER B. Counting silently so it doesn't
distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - ANSWER D.
A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
, Page |3
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent
mishap, event, or fire from occurring when handling
electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. - ANSWER A.
Allow enough time for alcohol based skin preparations to
completely dry.
B. Do not use in an oxygen-enriched environment, such as the
trachea when oxygen is being "blown over" the patient.
D. Visually check the integrity and insulation of all cords and
coagulation instruments before use.
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead to development of
preoperative pressure ulcer include: Select all that apply. -
ANSWER A. Duration of the procedure
B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical
thinking? Select all that apply. - ANSWER C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
, Page |4
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair? -
ANSWER B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes
recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis? -
ANSWER D. Prep should start at the site of the incision and
move outwards.
What are the 3 main factors to consider when assessing the
patient for allergies? - ANSWER C. Prior reaction, heredity, type
of reaction
The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure
to specimen fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply. -
ANSWER A. Avoid splashing while pouring
C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
D. Use absorbent material and then triple rinse with water any
area or surface where accidental formalin spillage occurs.
