AORN Periop 101 Final Exam Quizzes With Correct
Solutions Graded A+ Pass 100%
______ is often used for microsurgical instruments: It has a blue, anodized finish, is inert,
nonmagnetic, lighter, stronger & harder than stainless steel. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Titanium
_______ refers to the proportion of clinically apparent causes that are severe or fatal: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Virulence
_______ refers to the proportion of the infected individual who develop clinically apparent
disease: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Pathogenicity
__________ is the absence of pathogenic microorganisms. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Asepsis
__________ is the absence of virtually all microorganisms. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Sterility
A _______ _______ is used to monitor the sterilizer's efficiency & effectiveness of killing the
non-pathogenic spores. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Biological Indicators
A _______ BI indicates the sterilization conditions were met: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Negative
A # _______ handle holds blades 10, 11, 12, & 15 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -7
A # _______ handle holds blades 10, 11, 12, 15 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -3
A # _______ handle holds blades 20, 21, 22, 23, 26 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -4
,A culture of safety is promoted by: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -• The health care organization's
commitment to patient safety above all goals
• A commitment to safety at all levels of the organization
• A focus on systems, process improvement, and individual accountability
• Sufficient resources
• The ability of providers to discuss near miss events and errors without reprisal
A customized distribution of resources and opportunities across a population to ensure no subset
of groups is at a particular disadvantage over others in achieving their maximum potential is an
example of: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Health equity
A Medication Assessment Should Include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -• Prescription
medications
• Herbal preparations:
o may accentuate the toxicity of anesthetics.
o interfere with drug metabolism or clearance.
o might affect bleeding times.
• Recreational/street drugs
*It is also important to ask if the patient is using any recreational/street drugs. Close observation
must be maintained for symptoms of withdrawal, especially during and after long procedures.
,• Drugs, alcohol, and smoking can alter lab values or system assessment. A chemically
dependent patient who is recovering may have concerns about medication he or she is given.
• Patient risk factors due to alcoholism include:
- Lowered immunity
- Prolonged bleeding times
- Increased stress response
- Cardiac complications
A patient's risk factors for hypothermia include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -• Extremes in the
patient's age (eg, pediatric, elderly)
• History of diabetes
• Low body weight
• Peripheral vascular disorders
• Thyroid disorders
- An example of a procedural risk for hypothermia is open-cavity surgery (eg, laparotomy, open
thoracotomy).
A Semi-restricted Zone is an area not open to the public and requires proper attire. These areas
are secured via: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -- signage
- doors with electronic access/badge requirements to enter
, A sterile field is contaminated when _______ items come in contact with it. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -unsterile
A sterile gown is considered sterile from the chest to the sterile field and _______ _______
above the elbow to the cuff. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -2 inches
Abdominoperineal prep, positioning and equipment for Vaginal surgery include: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -- Prep kits
- Foley
~ straight cath to ensure empty bladder after vaginal prep
- Lithotomy with possible Trendelenburg
- Stirrups/holders
Abdominoperineal surgical site prep area(s) include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -- Abdomen
- Pubis
- Vagina
- Perineum
- Anus
- Thighs
Actions to decrease and prevent medication errors when transferring onto the sterile field
include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -• Label all medications, medication containers, and other
solutions
Solutions Graded A+ Pass 100%
______ is often used for microsurgical instruments: It has a blue, anodized finish, is inert,
nonmagnetic, lighter, stronger & harder than stainless steel. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Titanium
_______ refers to the proportion of clinically apparent causes that are severe or fatal: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Virulence
_______ refers to the proportion of the infected individual who develop clinically apparent
disease: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Pathogenicity
__________ is the absence of pathogenic microorganisms. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Asepsis
__________ is the absence of virtually all microorganisms. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Sterility
A _______ _______ is used to monitor the sterilizer's efficiency & effectiveness of killing the
non-pathogenic spores. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Biological Indicators
A _______ BI indicates the sterilization conditions were met: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Negative
A # _______ handle holds blades 10, 11, 12, & 15 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -7
A # _______ handle holds blades 10, 11, 12, 15 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -3
A # _______ handle holds blades 20, 21, 22, 23, 26 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -4
,A culture of safety is promoted by: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -• The health care organization's
commitment to patient safety above all goals
• A commitment to safety at all levels of the organization
• A focus on systems, process improvement, and individual accountability
• Sufficient resources
• The ability of providers to discuss near miss events and errors without reprisal
A customized distribution of resources and opportunities across a population to ensure no subset
of groups is at a particular disadvantage over others in achieving their maximum potential is an
example of: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Health equity
A Medication Assessment Should Include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -• Prescription
medications
• Herbal preparations:
o may accentuate the toxicity of anesthetics.
o interfere with drug metabolism or clearance.
o might affect bleeding times.
• Recreational/street drugs
*It is also important to ask if the patient is using any recreational/street drugs. Close observation
must be maintained for symptoms of withdrawal, especially during and after long procedures.
,• Drugs, alcohol, and smoking can alter lab values or system assessment. A chemically
dependent patient who is recovering may have concerns about medication he or she is given.
• Patient risk factors due to alcoholism include:
- Lowered immunity
- Prolonged bleeding times
- Increased stress response
- Cardiac complications
A patient's risk factors for hypothermia include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -• Extremes in the
patient's age (eg, pediatric, elderly)
• History of diabetes
• Low body weight
• Peripheral vascular disorders
• Thyroid disorders
- An example of a procedural risk for hypothermia is open-cavity surgery (eg, laparotomy, open
thoracotomy).
A Semi-restricted Zone is an area not open to the public and requires proper attire. These areas
are secured via: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -- signage
- doors with electronic access/badge requirements to enter
, A sterile field is contaminated when _______ items come in contact with it. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -unsterile
A sterile gown is considered sterile from the chest to the sterile field and _______ _______
above the elbow to the cuff. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -2 inches
Abdominoperineal prep, positioning and equipment for Vaginal surgery include: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -- Prep kits
- Foley
~ straight cath to ensure empty bladder after vaginal prep
- Lithotomy with possible Trendelenburg
- Stirrups/holders
Abdominoperineal surgical site prep area(s) include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -- Abdomen
- Pubis
- Vagina
- Perineum
- Anus
- Thighs
Actions to decrease and prevent medication errors when transferring onto the sterile field
include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -• Label all medications, medication containers, and other
solutions
