AORN Periop 101 Exam 2024
ACTUAL EXAM 2 LATEST
VERSIONS QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
,You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will
need: - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of
natural absorbable suture? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Counting silently so it
doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes
recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A. Administration, excitement, intrasurgery,
respiratory failure
ACTUAL EXAM 2 LATEST
VERSIONS QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
,You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will
need: - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of
natural absorbable suture? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Counting silently so it
doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes
recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A. Administration, excitement, intrasurgery,
respiratory failure
