AORN Periop 101 Exam (100% to pass!) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTUIONS 202324

When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be considered? Select all that apply. - 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: - 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: - 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. - 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? - D. Use a sterile transfer device Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture? - 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? - B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel. What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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? - B. Laparotomy Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis? - 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? - 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. - A. Avoid splashing while pouring C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask.