AORN Periop 101 Final Exam | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers | Already Graded A+
Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment. Which of the
following is an example of how the perioperative RN can participate in cost containment in the
OR?
a) Ask the surgeon to use a less expensive implant
b) Begin cleaning the OR for the next case before the patient leaves the room
c) Open all supplies listed on preference card, including "available" supplies
d) Verify with surgeon before opening suture
d
An RN who attends continuing nursing education and has verified skills, knowledge, and
attitudes about perioperative nursing is demonstrating accountability in his/her:
a) Certification requirements for professional achievement in perioperative nursing
b) Collaboration among team members
c) Professional growth and maintenance of competency
d) Verification of nursing knowledge
c
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning use of the AORN Guidelines for
Perioperative Practice?
a) Both medical and nursing licensing boards require health care institutions to comply with the
AORN guidelines
b) The AORN Guidelines legally supersede departmental and institutional policies
, AORN Periop 101 Final Exam | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers | Already Graded A+
c) The AORN Guidelines reflect scientific evidence of how nurses actually practice in
perioperative settings
d) Work setting and situation variations may determine the extent to which AORN Guidelines
can be applied
d
What legal standard does the professional nurse need to meet when providing care?
a) Reasonably prudent care
b) certification standard
c) Reasonably responsible standard
d) There is no legal standard
a
a professional practice model includes personal accountability and ethical decision making.
Which of the following is not part of personal accountability?
a) Responsibility to self, patients, and peers
b) Make decisions and accept consequences when necessary
c) Accept performance input from direct and upper level management only
d) Maintain professional engagement
c
What would be the MOST important information for a nurse in Preadmission Testing (PAT) to
collect on an insulin dependent diabetic patient?
, AORN Periop 101 Final Exam | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers | Already Graded A+
a. How long the patient has been diabetic
b. If there is someone to deive them home
c. The last time the patient ate or drank
d. The type of insulin that patient takes
d
After transferring a male pt into the Phase I PACU, the perioperative RN could reasonably
expect the PACU RN to FIRST
a. Administere med to the pt for nausea and vomiting
b. Ask the pt if he has any pain
c. Assess the pt's airway and respirations
d. Care for this pt and 2 other pts as assigned
c
During a handover report to the PACU RN, the perioperative RN may use a communication
method identified by the acronym "SBAR". What does SBAR stand for?
a. Safety, Background, Actions, Recovery expectations
b. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
b
A 40 yr old male pt is awake and alert in the PACU after a right shoulder surgery. What is the
best measure to assess the pt's pain?
, AORN Periop 101 Final Exam | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers | Already Graded A+
a. Disucss the pt's pain with the anesthesiologist
b. Observe facial expressions
c. Ask the pt to rate pain from 1-10
d. Monitor vital sign changes
c
A 47 yr old male is admitted to the Pre-op area for an inguinal hernia repair. What does the nurse
include in the intake assessment?
a. Pain
b. Cognitive ability of the pt
c. Cultural considerations
d. All of the above
d
During the preoperative interview, the perioperative nurse should ask pt's about their use of
a. alcohol
b. herbal preparations
c. recreational drugs
d. tobacco products
e. all of the above
e
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers | Already Graded A+
Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment. Which of the
following is an example of how the perioperative RN can participate in cost containment in the
OR?
a) Ask the surgeon to use a less expensive implant
b) Begin cleaning the OR for the next case before the patient leaves the room
c) Open all supplies listed on preference card, including "available" supplies
d) Verify with surgeon before opening suture
d
An RN who attends continuing nursing education and has verified skills, knowledge, and
attitudes about perioperative nursing is demonstrating accountability in his/her:
a) Certification requirements for professional achievement in perioperative nursing
b) Collaboration among team members
c) Professional growth and maintenance of competency
d) Verification of nursing knowledge
c
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning use of the AORN Guidelines for
Perioperative Practice?
a) Both medical and nursing licensing boards require health care institutions to comply with the
AORN guidelines
b) The AORN Guidelines legally supersede departmental and institutional policies
, AORN Periop 101 Final Exam | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers | Already Graded A+
c) The AORN Guidelines reflect scientific evidence of how nurses actually practice in
perioperative settings
d) Work setting and situation variations may determine the extent to which AORN Guidelines
can be applied
d
What legal standard does the professional nurse need to meet when providing care?
a) Reasonably prudent care
b) certification standard
c) Reasonably responsible standard
d) There is no legal standard
a
a professional practice model includes personal accountability and ethical decision making.
Which of the following is not part of personal accountability?
a) Responsibility to self, patients, and peers
b) Make decisions and accept consequences when necessary
c) Accept performance input from direct and upper level management only
d) Maintain professional engagement
c
What would be the MOST important information for a nurse in Preadmission Testing (PAT) to
collect on an insulin dependent diabetic patient?
, AORN Periop 101 Final Exam | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers | Already Graded A+
a. How long the patient has been diabetic
b. If there is someone to deive them home
c. The last time the patient ate or drank
d. The type of insulin that patient takes
d
After transferring a male pt into the Phase I PACU, the perioperative RN could reasonably
expect the PACU RN to FIRST
a. Administere med to the pt for nausea and vomiting
b. Ask the pt if he has any pain
c. Assess the pt's airway and respirations
d. Care for this pt and 2 other pts as assigned
c
During a handover report to the PACU RN, the perioperative RN may use a communication
method identified by the acronym "SBAR". What does SBAR stand for?
a. Safety, Background, Actions, Recovery expectations
b. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
b
A 40 yr old male pt is awake and alert in the PACU after a right shoulder surgery. What is the
best measure to assess the pt's pain?
, AORN Periop 101 Final Exam | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers | Already Graded A+
a. Disucss the pt's pain with the anesthesiologist
b. Observe facial expressions
c. Ask the pt to rate pain from 1-10
d. Monitor vital sign changes
c
A 47 yr old male is admitted to the Pre-op area for an inguinal hernia repair. What does the nurse
include in the intake assessment?
a. Pain
b. Cognitive ability of the pt
c. Cultural considerations
d. All of the above
d
During the preoperative interview, the perioperative nurse should ask pt's about their use of
a. alcohol
b. herbal preparations
c. recreational drugs
d. tobacco products
e. all of the above
e
