AORN Periop 101 Exam (80% to pass!) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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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 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS B.
Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for preoperative
patient skin antisepsis? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS A. Administration,
excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR environment?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Adhering to facility policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment options for malignant
hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and prepare for? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Provide
100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should
be considered? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. It involves mental discipline &
the ability to speak out
B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.
D. 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 A.
Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters.
C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degree
F.
You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will need: - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture?
- CORRECT ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. A small portion
of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical procedures is
that MIS: - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Can be performed through smaller incisions.
While monitoring a patient undergoing local anesthesia, the nurse should be suspicious of
systemic toxicity related to which of the following patient complaints? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS B. Metallic taste
C. Numbness of the lips
D. Tinnitus
E. Visual Disturbances
To place a patient safely in TRENDELENBURG position, which of the following practices is
indicated? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Position knees over the break in the procedure bed to
allow for knee flexion.
The first step in the sterilization process of surgical instruments that have been used in case
is: - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Cleaning
, By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely use electrosurgery to
_________ the tissue. - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Cut and coagulate
The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to meet all of the following
primary goals EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Improve patient satisfaction
Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint Commission" list of DO-NOT-USE
abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. MS
When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action should be to: - CORRECT
ANSWERS A. Call the patient's family to make them aware of the situation.
B. Document the "Time Out" discrepancy
C. Notify the manager or administrator
D. Stop the procedure from beginning until the discrepancy is resolved
Which of the following statements about the immediate use steam sterilization is the
recommended practice? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Instruments may be immediate use steam
sterilized only when there is insufficient time tot process by the preferred wrapped or
container method.
Which of the following practices is recommended when transferring from gurney to the OR
bed? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Ensure that wheels are locked on both
the OR bed and gurney prior to beginning transfer.
D. Secure lines and catheters prior to the move and dislodging.
Which of the following statements about regional anesthesia is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWERS B. Continuous nerve stimulation helps ensure proper needle placement during
peripheral nerve blocks.
What are the perioperative nurses responsibilities for the informed consent process? Select
all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Act as a witness attesting to the authenticity of the
patient's signature; the voluntary nature of the patient's consent, and that the patient is
competent to give consent.
D. Ensure that the surgeon has discussed the proposed intervention and the risks involved
with the patient and the patient has signed the consent.
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026 ALL ANSWERS CORRECT VERIFIED BEST
GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
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 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS B.
Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for preoperative
patient skin antisepsis? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS A. Administration,
excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR environment?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Adhering to facility policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment options for malignant
hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and prepare for? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Provide
100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should
be considered? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. It involves mental discipline &
the ability to speak out
B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.
D. 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 A.
Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters.
C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degree
F.
You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will need: - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture?
- CORRECT ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. A small portion
of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical procedures is
that MIS: - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Can be performed through smaller incisions.
While monitoring a patient undergoing local anesthesia, the nurse should be suspicious of
systemic toxicity related to which of the following patient complaints? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS B. Metallic taste
C. Numbness of the lips
D. Tinnitus
E. Visual Disturbances
To place a patient safely in TRENDELENBURG position, which of the following practices is
indicated? - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Position knees over the break in the procedure bed to
allow for knee flexion.
The first step in the sterilization process of surgical instruments that have been used in case
is: - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Cleaning
, By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely use electrosurgery to
_________ the tissue. - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Cut and coagulate
The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to meet all of the following
primary goals EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Improve patient satisfaction
Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint Commission" list of DO-NOT-USE
abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. MS
When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action should be to: - CORRECT
ANSWERS A. Call the patient's family to make them aware of the situation.
B. Document the "Time Out" discrepancy
C. Notify the manager or administrator
D. Stop the procedure from beginning until the discrepancy is resolved
Which of the following statements about the immediate use steam sterilization is the
recommended practice? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Instruments may be immediate use steam
sterilized only when there is insufficient time tot process by the preferred wrapped or
container method.
Which of the following practices is recommended when transferring from gurney to the OR
bed? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Ensure that wheels are locked on both
the OR bed and gurney prior to beginning transfer.
D. Secure lines and catheters prior to the move and dislodging.
Which of the following statements about regional anesthesia is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWERS B. Continuous nerve stimulation helps ensure proper needle placement during
peripheral nerve blocks.
What are the perioperative nurses responsibilities for the informed consent process? Select
all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Act as a witness attesting to the authenticity of the
patient's signature; the voluntary nature of the patient's consent, and that the patient is
competent to give consent.
D. Ensure that the surgeon has discussed the proposed intervention and the risks involved
with the patient and the patient has signed the consent.
