AORN PERIOP 101 F COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ Which of the following statements about the immediate use steam
sterilization is the recommended practice?
Answer: D. Instruments may be immediate use steam sterilized only
when there is insufficient time tot process by the preferred wrapped
or container method.
◉ Which of the following practices is recommended when
transferring from gurney to the OR bed? Select all that apply.
Answer: A. Ensure that wheels are locked on both the OR bed and
gurney prior to beginning transfer.
D. Secure lines and catheters prior to the move and dislodging.
◉ Which of the following statements about regional anesthesia is
correct?
Answer: B. Continuous nerve stimulation helps ensure proper
needle placement during peripheral nerve blocks.
◉ What are the perioperative nurses responsibilities for the
informed consent process? Select all that apply.
,Answer: B. Act as a witness attesting to the authenticity of the
patient's signature; the voluntary nature of the patient's consent,
and that the patient is competent to give consent.
D. Ensure that the surgeon has discussed the proposed intervention
and the risks involved with the patient and the patient has signed
the consent.
◉ Which PNDS outcome is the most important when draping the
surgical patient?
Answer: A. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of infection
◉ Which of the following components should be included in
documentation of intraoperative patient position? Select all that
apply.
Answer: A. Identification of specific positioning devices used
B. Names of personnel assisting with positioning
C. Placement of arms
D. Position that the patient is placed in for the procedure
◉ The preoperative nurse's documentation of the skin prep
procedure should include: Select all that apply.
Answer: A. The body area prepped
B. Name of the person performing the prep
C. Preoperative assessment of the skin at the operative site.
,D. Skin prep agent used.
◉ Which of the following statements about proper attire of surgical
team members are true? Select all that apply.
Answer: C. Sterile gowns should resist fluid strike-through
D. The scrub top must be secured at the waist or tucked into the
pants
◉ Preoperative safety concerns that should be considered when
caring fro a patient with an implanted electrical device (IED) include
which of the following? Select all that apply.
Answer: A. Bipolar surgery should be used whenever possible
B. The active electrode and dispersive electrode are close together
but as far away from the IED as possible.
D. The patient should be monitored closely for signs of
complications and IED malfunction
◉ A patient is scheduled for reconstruction of her external ear
following a dog bite injury. Which of the following skin prep agents
is contraindicated for use in this case?
Answer: C. Chlorhexidine gluconate
◉ A __________ is a designated area on the sterile field where the
scrub person and the surgeon place all sharp instruments.
, Answer: A. Neutral zone
◉ Intraoperative responsibilities of the nurse caring for a patient
undergoing a procedure with general anesthesia may include which
of the following? Select all that apply
Answer: A. Applying cricoid pressure during intubation if necessary
B. Double checking blood if administered
D. Obtaining warming blankets and emergency equipment as
necessary
E. Assessing the patient throughout the operative procedure
◉ Which of the following nursing tools does not reflect critical
thinking and clinical reasoning?
Answer: A. A single procedure list used for all patients scheduled for
that procedure.
◉ Your manager has asked you to provide an in-service to team
members regarding hand hygiene. Important information for you to
include is:
Answer: D. Skin is a major source of contamination in the surgical
environment
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ Which of the following statements about the immediate use steam
sterilization is the recommended practice?
Answer: D. Instruments may be immediate use steam sterilized only
when there is insufficient time tot process by the preferred wrapped
or container method.
◉ Which of the following practices is recommended when
transferring from gurney to the OR bed? Select all that apply.
Answer: A. Ensure that wheels are locked on both the OR bed and
gurney prior to beginning transfer.
D. Secure lines and catheters prior to the move and dislodging.
◉ Which of the following statements about regional anesthesia is
correct?
Answer: B. Continuous nerve stimulation helps ensure proper
needle placement during peripheral nerve blocks.
◉ What are the perioperative nurses responsibilities for the
informed consent process? Select all that apply.
,Answer: B. Act as a witness attesting to the authenticity of the
patient's signature; the voluntary nature of the patient's consent,
and that the patient is competent to give consent.
D. Ensure that the surgeon has discussed the proposed intervention
and the risks involved with the patient and the patient has signed
the consent.
◉ Which PNDS outcome is the most important when draping the
surgical patient?
Answer: A. The patient is free from signs and symptoms of infection
◉ Which of the following components should be included in
documentation of intraoperative patient position? Select all that
apply.
Answer: A. Identification of specific positioning devices used
B. Names of personnel assisting with positioning
C. Placement of arms
D. Position that the patient is placed in for the procedure
◉ The preoperative nurse's documentation of the skin prep
procedure should include: Select all that apply.
Answer: A. The body area prepped
B. Name of the person performing the prep
C. Preoperative assessment of the skin at the operative site.
,D. Skin prep agent used.
◉ Which of the following statements about proper attire of surgical
team members are true? Select all that apply.
Answer: C. Sterile gowns should resist fluid strike-through
D. The scrub top must be secured at the waist or tucked into the
pants
◉ Preoperative safety concerns that should be considered when
caring fro a patient with an implanted electrical device (IED) include
which of the following? Select all that apply.
Answer: A. Bipolar surgery should be used whenever possible
B. The active electrode and dispersive electrode are close together
but as far away from the IED as possible.
D. The patient should be monitored closely for signs of
complications and IED malfunction
◉ A patient is scheduled for reconstruction of her external ear
following a dog bite injury. Which of the following skin prep agents
is contraindicated for use in this case?
Answer: C. Chlorhexidine gluconate
◉ A __________ is a designated area on the sterile field where the
scrub person and the surgeon place all sharp instruments.
, Answer: A. Neutral zone
◉ Intraoperative responsibilities of the nurse caring for a patient
undergoing a procedure with general anesthesia may include which
of the following? Select all that apply
Answer: A. Applying cricoid pressure during intubation if necessary
B. Double checking blood if administered
D. Obtaining warming blankets and emergency equipment as
necessary
E. Assessing the patient throughout the operative procedure
◉ Which of the following nursing tools does not reflect critical
thinking and clinical reasoning?
Answer: A. A single procedure list used for all patients scheduled for
that procedure.
◉ Your manager has asked you to provide an in-service to team
members regarding hand hygiene. Important information for you to
include is:
Answer: D. Skin is a major source of contamination in the surgical
environment
