AORN Periop 101 Exam Study Guide with complete solutions Latest 2025/2026 Update.

AORN Periop 101 Exam Study
Guide with complete solutions
Latest 2025/2026 Update.

Question:
Which of the following social determinants of health relates to high lead
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levels in water affecting pediatric health??
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Answer:

An environment free of life-threatening toxins
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Question:
What are some risk factors for patients who use/abuse alcohol??
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Answer:
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cardiac complications
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,Question:
What are some considerations for patients who are regular cannabis
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users??

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possible increase in pain perception
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unknown tolerance to anesthesia medications
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Question:
During the preoperative interview, the RN should ask the patient about
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use of any herbal preparations and/or botanical products. Why is this a
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critical component of assessment?
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These products can affect bleeding times
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Anesthetic effects can be prolonged i,- i,- i,- i,-




Liver toxicity can be potentiated
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All of the above?
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Answer:

All of the above
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Question:
What are the potential complications of gas insufflation??
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, Answer:
hypercarbia

hypo/hypertension

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gas embolism
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Question:
How do you manage a gas embolism?
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Answer:

discontinue anesthetic gasses & insufflation i,- i,- i,- i,-




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place patient in trendelenburg or left lateral position, IV fluids
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Question:

One action to promote safe gas insufflation is...
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Flush the insufflator rubbing with sterile water
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Check that the alarms are on and audible
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Maintain the pneumoperitoneum at the highest level possible
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Remove the filter on the insufflator tubing?
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