AORN PERIOP 101 ALL EXAMS EVALUATION
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Which of the following are preoperative systemic factors that negatively affect
wound healing? Select all that apply. - ✔✔A. Diabetes
C. Protein deficiency
D. Smoking
E. Steroid use
✔✔Documentations of intraoperative surgical specimens include which of the following?
Select all that apply. - ✔✔A. Indication of the specimen in the intraoperative record and
the pathology requisition
B. NO abbreviations
C. Notation of markers or tags such as slices or sutures with a statement of what they
represent.
✔✔All of the following are important examples of activities that are mad possible with
preoperative nursing documentation EXCEPT? - ✔✔D. Ability to freely distribute
information regarding surgical procedure and diagnosis to patient's family and employer
✔✔Which of these practices is recommended during decontamination of used
instruments? Select all that apply. - ✔✔B. Open box locks and disassemble instruments
with multiple parts
D. Use an enzymatic detergent on heavily soiled instruments
E. Wear PPE
✔✔To prevent or minimize electrosurgical injuries to patients the preoperative nurse
should Select all that apply. - ✔✔A. Assure that the prep solutions have dried and
vapors evaporated before the device is used
B. Confirm each requested power setting orally with the surgeon
C. Inspect each circuit component if the surgeon repeatedly requests high power
settings
, D. Inspect the electrosurgical unit before each use to verify the electrical integrity.
✔✔Which of the following are examples of the Guidelines - A sterile field should be
maintained and monitored constantly. Select all that apply. - ✔✔B. If a delay occurs
after a sterile field is set up, it may be covered with sterile drapes until the delay is
resolved.
C. If a delay occurs after a sterile field is set up, personnel my leave the room as long
as someone remains in the room to maintain continuous visual observation of the sterile
field
D. The sterile field should be prepared as close as possible to the time of use.
✔✔Safety precautions when handling and caring for powered instruments include.
Select all that apply. - ✔✔A. Handling the powered instrument to the surgeon with the
safety mechanism on
B. Having irrigation ready to use with the drill or saw
D. Using the instrument with the blade guard in place
✔✔What are the requirements for hospital disinfectants? Select all that apply. - ✔✔A.
Labeled as an EPA registered germicide
B. Meets the required indications of use
C. Has passed the potency test against 3 representative microorganisms
✔✔The preoperative nurse's role in preparing and administering medications includes:
Select all that apply - ✔✔B. Assessing the patients medications allergies and use of
herbal or dietary supplements.
C. Documenting and reading back the surgeon's oral orders before preparing the
medications
D. Verifying the administration of the correct medication, dose, and route.
✔✔The open assisted gloving technique should be used: Select all that apply. - ✔✔B.
Everytime gloves are changed during a case
C. When close assisted gloving is not possible.
D. When the surgeon requests this specific technique
✔✔Proper OR attire for restricted area includes: Select all that apply. - ✔✔B. Shoe
coverings required for all team members during c-section deliveries
C. Two piece scrub suit with top tucked into the pants and secured at the waist
D. Warm up jacket snapped with cuffs down to wrists.
✔✔When the tourniquet has been used for a surgical procedure the circulating nurse
should document the following: Select all that apply. - ✔✔B. Limp Occlusion Pressure
(LOP) and cup pressure
C. Location of tourniquet and time of inflation and deflation
D. Skin protective measures and preoperative and post-operative skin assessments
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Which of the following are preoperative systemic factors that negatively affect
wound healing? Select all that apply. - ✔✔A. Diabetes
C. Protein deficiency
D. Smoking
E. Steroid use
✔✔Documentations of intraoperative surgical specimens include which of the following?
Select all that apply. - ✔✔A. Indication of the specimen in the intraoperative record and
the pathology requisition
B. NO abbreviations
C. Notation of markers or tags such as slices or sutures with a statement of what they
represent.
✔✔All of the following are important examples of activities that are mad possible with
preoperative nursing documentation EXCEPT? - ✔✔D. Ability to freely distribute
information regarding surgical procedure and diagnosis to patient's family and employer
✔✔Which of these practices is recommended during decontamination of used
instruments? Select all that apply. - ✔✔B. Open box locks and disassemble instruments
with multiple parts
D. Use an enzymatic detergent on heavily soiled instruments
E. Wear PPE
✔✔To prevent or minimize electrosurgical injuries to patients the preoperative nurse
should Select all that apply. - ✔✔A. Assure that the prep solutions have dried and
vapors evaporated before the device is used
B. Confirm each requested power setting orally with the surgeon
C. Inspect each circuit component if the surgeon repeatedly requests high power
settings
, D. Inspect the electrosurgical unit before each use to verify the electrical integrity.
✔✔Which of the following are examples of the Guidelines - A sterile field should be
maintained and monitored constantly. Select all that apply. - ✔✔B. If a delay occurs
after a sterile field is set up, it may be covered with sterile drapes until the delay is
resolved.
C. If a delay occurs after a sterile field is set up, personnel my leave the room as long
as someone remains in the room to maintain continuous visual observation of the sterile
field
D. The sterile field should be prepared as close as possible to the time of use.
✔✔Safety precautions when handling and caring for powered instruments include.
Select all that apply. - ✔✔A. Handling the powered instrument to the surgeon with the
safety mechanism on
B. Having irrigation ready to use with the drill or saw
D. Using the instrument with the blade guard in place
✔✔What are the requirements for hospital disinfectants? Select all that apply. - ✔✔A.
Labeled as an EPA registered germicide
B. Meets the required indications of use
C. Has passed the potency test against 3 representative microorganisms
✔✔The preoperative nurse's role in preparing and administering medications includes:
Select all that apply - ✔✔B. Assessing the patients medications allergies and use of
herbal or dietary supplements.
C. Documenting and reading back the surgeon's oral orders before preparing the
medications
D. Verifying the administration of the correct medication, dose, and route.
✔✔The open assisted gloving technique should be used: Select all that apply. - ✔✔B.
Everytime gloves are changed during a case
C. When close assisted gloving is not possible.
D. When the surgeon requests this specific technique
✔✔Proper OR attire for restricted area includes: Select all that apply. - ✔✔B. Shoe
coverings required for all team members during c-section deliveries
C. Two piece scrub suit with top tucked into the pants and secured at the waist
D. Warm up jacket snapped with cuffs down to wrists.
✔✔When the tourniquet has been used for a surgical procedure the circulating nurse
should document the following: Select all that apply. - ✔✔B. Limp Occlusion Pressure
(LOP) and cup pressure
C. Location of tourniquet and time of inflation and deflation
D. Skin protective measures and preoperative and post-operative skin assessments
