AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL
EXAM LATEST( 2024-2025)
ALL 1OO QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)/AGRADE A+.
,An instrument set and container must not weigh more than _______ _____. Higher weight can
increase drying times and increase risk of injury to healthcare workers when moving containers:
- correct answer-25 lbs
Biological Indictors - Considerations: - correct answer-• Must be specific to sterilization method.
• Quality test should be performed at least weekly.
• An ethylene oxide-specific BI is included with each ethylene oxide load run.
• Must be included with each sterilization load that contains one or more implants
o Implant package/tray is not released for use until the BI test results are known.
• A positive vial from the same lot is incubated as the test vial.
• A positive BI result is immediately reported, the sterilizer is not used, items processed in the
same sterilizer are recalled and reprocessed based on the last negative BI test, and further
testing is done before the sterilizer is cleared for use.
The shelf life of processed instruments is event related, not time related.
Event-related elements include: - correct answer-• The type of packaging
• Storage conditions
• Package/tray transport methods
• Frequency and method of package/tray handling
Critical Concepts Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS): - correct answer-• The same
cleaning and decontamination processes must be followed in the sterile processing department,
per the manufacturer's IFU.
• A US Food and Drug Administration-approved rigid, enclosed sterilization container must be
used.
• Items processed by IUSS must be transported to the point of use and not stored for future
surgical procedures.
,Key Principles of Surgical Draping: - correct answer-• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
use (IFU); be sure to unfold the drape correctly.
• Place the drape over or by the intended incisional site and unfold it to the periphery.
• Handle the drape as little as possible.
• Cuff your hand in a drape fold to prevent hand contamination.
• The top surface of the drape is considered sterile.
• After it is placed, do not move the drape.
Surgical drapes are sterile linens or single-use, disposable drapes that are available in various
shapes and sizes. Surgical drapes: - correct answer-• Provide a fluid and blood resistant barrier o
This minimizes microscopic organisms from the unsterile areas to sterile fields.
• Reduce the risk of health care-acquired infections
• Cover the patient
• Cover equipment and furniture
Draping considerations to monitor and prevent contamination: - correct answer-•
Contamination occurs when fluid or blood penetrates through the surgical drape or gown
• Requires careful attention to reduce the risk of contamination
• Is monitored by the entire surgical team
• Requires the surgical team to don a new pair of outer gloves after draping
• Requires that team members involved in draping do not reach over unsterile areas
Types of sterile towels: - correct answer-• Impervious towel drapes
• Disposable cloth towels
• Reusable cloth towels (are not drapes)
, Draping for a Central Venous Catheter - The provider should: - correct answer-• Wear a mask
and goggles
• Perform a preoperative skin prep
• Wear a sterile gown and gloves
• Use a full-body drape over the patient
Elements of Informed Consent - correct answer-• Must be obtained by the licensed professional
who is performing the procedure
• The patient must give consent voluntarily with the full understanding of all implications
• Must include
o Diagnosis
o Proposed treatment
o Treatment alternatives
o Consequences of accepting or declining the proposed treatment
Five Rights of Delegation - correct answer-Right task
Right circumstance
Right person
Right communication and direction
Right supervision and evaluation
Four types of patient privacy health care providers and personnel have an ethical and legal
responsibility to always maintain - correct answer-• Medical information
• Physical exposure
• Personal privacy
• Electronic privacy
EXAM LATEST( 2024-2025)
ALL 1OO QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)/AGRADE A+.
,An instrument set and container must not weigh more than _______ _____. Higher weight can
increase drying times and increase risk of injury to healthcare workers when moving containers:
- correct answer-25 lbs
Biological Indictors - Considerations: - correct answer-• Must be specific to sterilization method.
• Quality test should be performed at least weekly.
• An ethylene oxide-specific BI is included with each ethylene oxide load run.
• Must be included with each sterilization load that contains one or more implants
o Implant package/tray is not released for use until the BI test results are known.
• A positive vial from the same lot is incubated as the test vial.
• A positive BI result is immediately reported, the sterilizer is not used, items processed in the
same sterilizer are recalled and reprocessed based on the last negative BI test, and further
testing is done before the sterilizer is cleared for use.
The shelf life of processed instruments is event related, not time related.
Event-related elements include: - correct answer-• The type of packaging
• Storage conditions
• Package/tray transport methods
• Frequency and method of package/tray handling
Critical Concepts Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS): - correct answer-• The same
cleaning and decontamination processes must be followed in the sterile processing department,
per the manufacturer's IFU.
• A US Food and Drug Administration-approved rigid, enclosed sterilization container must be
used.
• Items processed by IUSS must be transported to the point of use and not stored for future
surgical procedures.
,Key Principles of Surgical Draping: - correct answer-• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
use (IFU); be sure to unfold the drape correctly.
• Place the drape over or by the intended incisional site and unfold it to the periphery.
• Handle the drape as little as possible.
• Cuff your hand in a drape fold to prevent hand contamination.
• The top surface of the drape is considered sterile.
• After it is placed, do not move the drape.
Surgical drapes are sterile linens or single-use, disposable drapes that are available in various
shapes and sizes. Surgical drapes: - correct answer-• Provide a fluid and blood resistant barrier o
This minimizes microscopic organisms from the unsterile areas to sterile fields.
• Reduce the risk of health care-acquired infections
• Cover the patient
• Cover equipment and furniture
Draping considerations to monitor and prevent contamination: - correct answer-•
Contamination occurs when fluid or blood penetrates through the surgical drape or gown
• Requires careful attention to reduce the risk of contamination
• Is monitored by the entire surgical team
• Requires the surgical team to don a new pair of outer gloves after draping
• Requires that team members involved in draping do not reach over unsterile areas
Types of sterile towels: - correct answer-• Impervious towel drapes
• Disposable cloth towels
• Reusable cloth towels (are not drapes)
, Draping for a Central Venous Catheter - The provider should: - correct answer-• Wear a mask
and goggles
• Perform a preoperative skin prep
• Wear a sterile gown and gloves
• Use a full-body drape over the patient
Elements of Informed Consent - correct answer-• Must be obtained by the licensed professional
who is performing the procedure
• The patient must give consent voluntarily with the full understanding of all implications
• Must include
o Diagnosis
o Proposed treatment
o Treatment alternatives
o Consequences of accepting or declining the proposed treatment
Five Rights of Delegation - correct answer-Right task
Right circumstance
Right person
Right communication and direction
Right supervision and evaluation
Four types of patient privacy health care providers and personnel have an ethical and legal
responsibility to always maintain - correct answer-• Medical information
• Physical exposure
• Personal privacy
• Electronic privacy
