AORN PERIOP 101 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
●● 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 degree
F.
●● 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.
●● 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.
●● 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
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.
E. Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible to persons unfamiliar
with their use.
●● After initial administration, which statement below the proper order
of the 4 stages of general anesthesia affecting the patient? Answer: A.
Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
●● What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a
safe OR environment? Select all that apply. Answer: A. Adhering to
facility policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
●● In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment
options for malignant hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and
prepare for? Answer: B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool
patient.
●● An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open
surgical procedures is that MIS: Answer: A. Can be performed through
smaller incisions.
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
●● 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 degree
F.
●● 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.
●● 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.
●● 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
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.
E. Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible to persons unfamiliar
with their use.
●● After initial administration, which statement below the proper order
of the 4 stages of general anesthesia affecting the patient? Answer: A.
Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
●● What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a
safe OR environment? Select all that apply. Answer: A. Adhering to
facility policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
●● In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment
options for malignant hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and
prepare for? Answer: B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool
patient.
●● An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open
surgical procedures is that MIS: Answer: A. Can be performed through
smaller incisions.
