AORN PERIOP 101 LATEST EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔After transferring a male pt into the Phase I PACU, the perioperative RN could
reasonably expect the PACU RN to FIRST
a. Administere med to the pt for nausea and vomiting
b. Ask the pt if he has any pain
c. Assess the pt's airway and respirations
d. Care for this pt and 2 other pts as assigned - ✔✔c
✔✔During a handover report to the PACU RN, the perioperative RN may use a
communication method identified by the acronym "SBAR". What does SBAR stand for?
a. Safety, Background, Actions, Recovery expectations
b. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation - ✔✔b
✔✔A 40 yr old male pt is awake and alert in the PACU after a right shoulder surgery.
What is the best measure to assess the pt's pain?
a. Disucss the pt's pain with the anesthesiologist
b. Observe facial expressions
c. Ask the pt to rate pain from 1-10
d. Monitor vital sign changes - ✔✔c
✔✔A 47 yr old male is admitted to the Pre-op area for an inguinal hernia repair. What
does the nurse include in the intake assessment?
a. Pain
b. Cognitive ability of the pt
c. Cultural considerations
d. All of the above - ✔✔d
✔✔During the preoperative interview, the perioperative nurse should ask pt's about their
use of
a. alcohol
b. herbal preparations
c. recreational drugs
d. tobacco products
e. all of the above - ✔✔e
✔✔The preoperative interview is the final assessment of the pt. This nurse-pt interaction
enables the nurse to
a. identify any additional pt care needs prior to surgery
b. determine the length of the procedure and needed supplies
c. introduce the pt to the surgical team
d. provide info necessary for d/c - ✔✔a
,✔✔Which assessment finding is common among elderly pts?
a. An increase in oxygen saturation
b. Decrease in vision including color and depth perception
c. Increased perception of pain
d. An easy adjustment to a change in their environment - ✔✔b
✔✔During the preoperative interview, the RN should ask the pt about use of any herbal
preparations and/or botanicals. Why is this a critical component of the assessment?
a. These products can affect bleeding times
b. An alteration of medication metabolism can ensue
c. Anesthetic toxicity can occur
d. All of the above - ✔✔d
✔✔It is important to discuss the pt's spiritual needs during the pre-op assessment. What
elements of different faiths should the periop nurse be aware of in the event of a pt's
intraoperative death?
a. Islamic beliefs include that one designated person should wash the body of the
deceased
b. The team should prepare for an organ donation for the deceased of any religious
belief
c. The RN circulator should immediately contact a local mortuary
d. Cremation is preferred by memebers of the Jewish faith - ✔✔a
✔✔factors that may affect postoperative pain are: select all that apply
a. The surgical site
b. The nature and intended purpose of the surgery
c. The pt's fears regarding anesthesia or surgery
d. The level of anxiety of the pt's family members - ✔✔a, b, c
✔✔Which of the following best illustrates the purpose of perioperative pt and family
education?
a. To reduce the pt's anxiety
b. To increase pt and family adherence to the plan of care
c. To increase the pt's and fam's satisfaction with the quality of care
d. To support legal, ethical, and regulatory mandates - ✔✔c
✔✔Which of the following practices violates a pt's ethical right to self-determination or
removes his or her ability to make informed choices?
a. Automatically suspending an intraoperative DNR decision
b. Including family in the education process
c. Performing emergency surgery without informed consent
d. Providing info about the scientific evidence for planned care - ✔✔a
, ✔✔A 43 yr old female scheduled for a lap choly, the periop RN should provide preop
education to her and her family, incuding
a. Detailed info about the surgical procedure, including risks and benefits
b. Obtaining informed consent from her and suspending any DNR orders
c. Verification of financial records
d. Wound care and pain management - ✔✔d
✔✔Periop teaching encompasses the 3 elements of info, psychological support, and
skills training. What most accurately describes the level of skills training?
a. Information describing elements of postoperative recovery
b. Coping mechanisms provided for fear and anxiety
c. The explanation of the periop process
d. Description of intraoperative pt care activities - ✔✔a
✔✔A surgical mask should cover both mouth, nose and should be
a. Allowed to hang around the neck between procedures
b. Changed after 2 hours of use
c. Removed and discarded after every case
d. Tied snugly with strings crossed - ✔✔c
✔✔The ventilation system in the restricted area of the OR should have an air exchange
rate of at least _________ air exchanges per hour
a. 5
b. 20
c. 10
c. 15 - ✔✔b
✔✔Documentation should be accurate, concise, and complete, providing information for
future reference in addition to
a. Ensuring the quality of pt care
b. Serving as evidence in a court of law
c. Reconstructing the pt's healthcare experience
d. All of the above - ✔✔d
✔✔Who is responsible for ensuring that the daily operations of the surgical suite meet
accrediting and regulatory agency requirements?
a. Administrative support staff
b. Biomedical staff
c. Environmental support staff
d. Surgical team - ✔✔a
✔✔Regulatory agencies require documentation for equipment and staff education.
Which of the following are types of records that the healthcare facility is required to
maintain?
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔After transferring a male pt into the Phase I PACU, the perioperative RN could
reasonably expect the PACU RN to FIRST
a. Administere med to the pt for nausea and vomiting
b. Ask the pt if he has any pain
c. Assess the pt's airway and respirations
d. Care for this pt and 2 other pts as assigned - ✔✔c
✔✔During a handover report to the PACU RN, the perioperative RN may use a
communication method identified by the acronym "SBAR". What does SBAR stand for?
a. Safety, Background, Actions, Recovery expectations
b. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation - ✔✔b
✔✔A 40 yr old male pt is awake and alert in the PACU after a right shoulder surgery.
What is the best measure to assess the pt's pain?
a. Disucss the pt's pain with the anesthesiologist
b. Observe facial expressions
c. Ask the pt to rate pain from 1-10
d. Monitor vital sign changes - ✔✔c
✔✔A 47 yr old male is admitted to the Pre-op area for an inguinal hernia repair. What
does the nurse include in the intake assessment?
a. Pain
b. Cognitive ability of the pt
c. Cultural considerations
d. All of the above - ✔✔d
✔✔During the preoperative interview, the perioperative nurse should ask pt's about their
use of
a. alcohol
b. herbal preparations
c. recreational drugs
d. tobacco products
e. all of the above - ✔✔e
✔✔The preoperative interview is the final assessment of the pt. This nurse-pt interaction
enables the nurse to
a. identify any additional pt care needs prior to surgery
b. determine the length of the procedure and needed supplies
c. introduce the pt to the surgical team
d. provide info necessary for d/c - ✔✔a
,✔✔Which assessment finding is common among elderly pts?
a. An increase in oxygen saturation
b. Decrease in vision including color and depth perception
c. Increased perception of pain
d. An easy adjustment to a change in their environment - ✔✔b
✔✔During the preoperative interview, the RN should ask the pt about use of any herbal
preparations and/or botanicals. Why is this a critical component of the assessment?
a. These products can affect bleeding times
b. An alteration of medication metabolism can ensue
c. Anesthetic toxicity can occur
d. All of the above - ✔✔d
✔✔It is important to discuss the pt's spiritual needs during the pre-op assessment. What
elements of different faiths should the periop nurse be aware of in the event of a pt's
intraoperative death?
a. Islamic beliefs include that one designated person should wash the body of the
deceased
b. The team should prepare for an organ donation for the deceased of any religious
belief
c. The RN circulator should immediately contact a local mortuary
d. Cremation is preferred by memebers of the Jewish faith - ✔✔a
✔✔factors that may affect postoperative pain are: select all that apply
a. The surgical site
b. The nature and intended purpose of the surgery
c. The pt's fears regarding anesthesia or surgery
d. The level of anxiety of the pt's family members - ✔✔a, b, c
✔✔Which of the following best illustrates the purpose of perioperative pt and family
education?
a. To reduce the pt's anxiety
b. To increase pt and family adherence to the plan of care
c. To increase the pt's and fam's satisfaction with the quality of care
d. To support legal, ethical, and regulatory mandates - ✔✔c
✔✔Which of the following practices violates a pt's ethical right to self-determination or
removes his or her ability to make informed choices?
a. Automatically suspending an intraoperative DNR decision
b. Including family in the education process
c. Performing emergency surgery without informed consent
d. Providing info about the scientific evidence for planned care - ✔✔a
, ✔✔A 43 yr old female scheduled for a lap choly, the periop RN should provide preop
education to her and her family, incuding
a. Detailed info about the surgical procedure, including risks and benefits
b. Obtaining informed consent from her and suspending any DNR orders
c. Verification of financial records
d. Wound care and pain management - ✔✔d
✔✔Periop teaching encompasses the 3 elements of info, psychological support, and
skills training. What most accurately describes the level of skills training?
a. Information describing elements of postoperative recovery
b. Coping mechanisms provided for fear and anxiety
c. The explanation of the periop process
d. Description of intraoperative pt care activities - ✔✔a
✔✔A surgical mask should cover both mouth, nose and should be
a. Allowed to hang around the neck between procedures
b. Changed after 2 hours of use
c. Removed and discarded after every case
d. Tied snugly with strings crossed - ✔✔c
✔✔The ventilation system in the restricted area of the OR should have an air exchange
rate of at least _________ air exchanges per hour
a. 5
b. 20
c. 10
c. 15 - ✔✔b
✔✔Documentation should be accurate, concise, and complete, providing information for
future reference in addition to
a. Ensuring the quality of pt care
b. Serving as evidence in a court of law
c. Reconstructing the pt's healthcare experience
d. All of the above - ✔✔d
✔✔Who is responsible for ensuring that the daily operations of the surgical suite meet
accrediting and regulatory agency requirements?
a. Administrative support staff
b. Biomedical staff
c. Environmental support staff
d. Surgical team - ✔✔a
✔✔Regulatory agencies require documentation for equipment and staff education.
Which of the following are types of records that the healthcare facility is required to
maintain?
