AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM (80% TO PASS!) X
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS CORRECT VERIFIED
AND GRADED A+ FOR EXCELLENT PASS.
All of the following are important examples of activities that are mad possible with preoperative
nursing documentation EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ability to freely distribute information
regarding surgical procedure and diagnosis to patient's family and employer
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be
considered? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS - It involves mental discipline & the ability to
speak out
-It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.
-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS - Air flow in the OR rooms
should be cleaned by HEPA filters.
- Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
-Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degree
You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will need: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS -
Preoperative verification
-Surgical site marking
-Time Out
Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a medication vial to the
sterile field? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use a sterile transfer device
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,Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS
Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - CORRECT ANSWERS A small portion of tissue is
incised and sent for examination.
You are circulating on a laparoscopic appendectomy. Upon entering the abdomen, the surgeon
encounters non-purulent inflammation and ask for a culture. The procedure is completed using the
laparoscope without need to open the abdomen, in completing your documentation of wound class
the best choice would be: - CORRECT ANSWERS Contaminated
Which item blow is typically subjected to non-biologic testing? - CORRECT ANSWERS Bullet from a
crime scene
Which of these practices is recommended during decontamination of used instruments? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Open box locks and dissemble instruments with multiple parts
D. Use enzymatic detergent on heavily soiled instruments
E. Wear PPE
Which of the following environmental sanitation practices is used to limit the transmission of
microorganisms? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use PPE when handling body fluid spills
What is the most appropriate needle point for performing a vascular anastomosis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Taper Point
According to the CDC, which wound classification should be documented for the patient who
underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy with the diagnosis of perforated appendicitis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Dirty (Class IV)
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, Your are the circulating RN for a patient having an operative hysteroscopy. Actions you should take to
achieve correct fluid management for the patient includes all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Assessing the patients NPO status NPO status, weight, medication, and allergies.
When making the preoperative assessment the nurse should take the factors into consideration?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Mobility
C. Planned duration of the procedure
D. Preexisting health conditions
E. Type of anesthesia
When selecting surgical drapes the following are desirable characteristics. Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS A. Antistatic and allergenic
B. Barrier to restrict passage of microorganisms
C. Resistance to tearing, punctures, or abrasions
D. Dull or non-glaring material
Which of the following are preoperative systemic factors that negatively affect wound healing? Select
all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Diabetes
C. Protein deficiency
D. Smoking
E. Steroid use
Documentations of intraoperative surgical specimens include which of the following? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or fire from occurring
when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Allow enough
time for alcohol based skin preparations to completely dry.
-Do not use in an oxygen-enriched environment, such as the trachea when oxygen is being "blown
over" the patient.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS CORRECT VERIFIED
AND GRADED A+ FOR EXCELLENT PASS.
All of the following are important examples of activities that are mad possible with preoperative
nursing documentation EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ability to freely distribute information
regarding surgical procedure and diagnosis to patient's family and employer
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be
considered? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS - It involves mental discipline & the ability to
speak out
-It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.
-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS - Air flow in the OR rooms
should be cleaned by HEPA filters.
- Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
-Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degree
You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will need: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS -
Preoperative verification
-Surgical site marking
-Time Out
Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a medication vial to the
sterile field? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use a sterile transfer device
Ask for various Exams or Study materials from
()
,Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS
Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - CORRECT ANSWERS A small portion of tissue is
incised and sent for examination.
You are circulating on a laparoscopic appendectomy. Upon entering the abdomen, the surgeon
encounters non-purulent inflammation and ask for a culture. The procedure is completed using the
laparoscope without need to open the abdomen, in completing your documentation of wound class
the best choice would be: - CORRECT ANSWERS Contaminated
Which item blow is typically subjected to non-biologic testing? - CORRECT ANSWERS Bullet from a
crime scene
Which of these practices is recommended during decontamination of used instruments? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Open box locks and dissemble instruments with multiple parts
D. Use enzymatic detergent on heavily soiled instruments
E. Wear PPE
Which of the following environmental sanitation practices is used to limit the transmission of
microorganisms? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use PPE when handling body fluid spills
What is the most appropriate needle point for performing a vascular anastomosis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Taper Point
According to the CDC, which wound classification should be documented for the patient who
underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy with the diagnosis of perforated appendicitis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Dirty (Class IV)
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, Your are the circulating RN for a patient having an operative hysteroscopy. Actions you should take to
achieve correct fluid management for the patient includes all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Assessing the patients NPO status NPO status, weight, medication, and allergies.
When making the preoperative assessment the nurse should take the factors into consideration?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Mobility
C. Planned duration of the procedure
D. Preexisting health conditions
E. Type of anesthesia
When selecting surgical drapes the following are desirable characteristics. Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS A. Antistatic and allergenic
B. Barrier to restrict passage of microorganisms
C. Resistance to tearing, punctures, or abrasions
D. Dull or non-glaring material
Which of the following are preoperative systemic factors that negatively affect wound healing? Select
all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Diabetes
C. Protein deficiency
D. Smoking
E. Steroid use
Documentations of intraoperative surgical specimens include which of the following? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or fire from occurring
when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Allow enough
time for alcohol based skin preparations to completely dry.
-Do not use in an oxygen-enriched environment, such as the trachea when oxygen is being "blown
over" the patient.
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