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AORN Periop 101 Final Exam
Draping considerations to monitor and prevent contamination: - .
. 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
Draping for a Central Venous Catheter - The provider should: - . .
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
Droplet Precautions Considerations and PPE - . . ANSWER ✓✓ •
Wear a surgical mask during patient care
• Wear an N95 respirator when performing aerosol-generating
procedures
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o Aerosol-generating procedures include Intubation
~ Bronchoscopy
~ Respiratory tract suctioning
- Gown
- Gloves
- Eye protection
______ is often used for microsurgical instruments: It has a blue,
anodized finish, is inert, nonmagnetic, lighter, stronger & harder
than stainless steel. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Titanium
_______ refers to the proportion of clinically apparent causes that
are severe or fatal: - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Virulence
_______ refers to the proportion of the infected individual who
develop clinically apparent disease: - . . ANSWER ✓✓
Pathogenicity
__________ is the absence of pathogenic microorganisms. - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Asepsis
__________ is the absence of virtually all microorganisms. - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Sterility
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A _______ _______ is used to monitor the sterilizer's efficiency &
effectiveness of killing the non-pathogenic spores. - . . ANSWER
✓✓ Biological Indicators
A _______ BI indicates the sterilization conditions were met: - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Negative
A # _______ handle holds blades 10, 11, 12, & 15 - . . ANSWER ✓✓ 7
A # _______ handle holds blades 10, 11, 12, 15 - . . ANSWER ✓✓ 3
A # _______ handle holds blades 20, 21, 22, 23, 26 - . . ANSWER
✓✓ 4
A culture of safety is promoted by: - . . 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
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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: - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Health equity
A Medication Assessment Should Include: - . . 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
AORN Periop 101 Final Exam
Draping considerations to monitor and prevent contamination: - .
. 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
Draping for a Central Venous Catheter - The provider should: - . .
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
Droplet Precautions Considerations and PPE - . . ANSWER ✓✓ •
Wear a surgical mask during patient care
• Wear an N95 respirator when performing aerosol-generating
procedures
,2|Page
o Aerosol-generating procedures include Intubation
~ Bronchoscopy
~ Respiratory tract suctioning
- Gown
- Gloves
- Eye protection
______ is often used for microsurgical instruments: It has a blue,
anodized finish, is inert, nonmagnetic, lighter, stronger & harder
than stainless steel. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Titanium
_______ refers to the proportion of clinically apparent causes that
are severe or fatal: - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Virulence
_______ refers to the proportion of the infected individual who
develop clinically apparent disease: - . . ANSWER ✓✓
Pathogenicity
__________ is the absence of pathogenic microorganisms. - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Asepsis
__________ is the absence of virtually all microorganisms. - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Sterility
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A _______ _______ is used to monitor the sterilizer's efficiency &
effectiveness of killing the non-pathogenic spores. - . . ANSWER
✓✓ Biological Indicators
A _______ BI indicates the sterilization conditions were met: - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Negative
A # _______ handle holds blades 10, 11, 12, & 15 - . . ANSWER ✓✓ 7
A # _______ handle holds blades 10, 11, 12, 15 - . . ANSWER ✓✓ 3
A # _______ handle holds blades 20, 21, 22, 23, 26 - . . ANSWER
✓✓ 4
A culture of safety is promoted by: - . . 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
, 4|Page
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: - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Health equity
A Medication Assessment Should Include: - . . 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
