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AORN Periop 101 Final TEST BANK () Exam
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Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical thinking?
Select all that apply. ......answer .... 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? ......answer. .... B.
Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? ......answer. .... 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? ......answer. ... C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
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The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure to specimen
fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply. ......answer. ... 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? ......answer. ...A.
Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR
environment? Select all that apply. ......answer. ... 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?
......answer. ... B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
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An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open
surgical procedures is that MIS: ......answer.....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. ......answer. ... 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? ......answer. ... 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: ......answer.... A. Cleaning
By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely use
electrosurgery to the tissue. ......answer. ....C. Cut and coagulate
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The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to meet all of
the following primary goals EXCEPT? ......answer.... A. Improve patient
satisfaction
Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint Commission" list
of DO-NOT-USE abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols? ......answer. ... A. MS
When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action should be
to: ......answer. ... 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? ......answer. ... D. Instruments may
be immediate use steam sterilized only when there is insufficient time tot
process by the preferred wrapped or container method.
AORN Periop 101 Final TEST BANK () Exam
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|
ACCURATE REAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS|ALREADY A GRADED|GUARANTEED
PASS|LATEST UPDATE 2026
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical thinking?
Select all that apply. ......answer .... 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? ......answer. .... B.
Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? ......answer. .... 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? ......answer. ... C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
,2|Page
The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure to specimen
fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply. ......answer. ... 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? ......answer. ...A.
Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR
environment? Select all that apply. ......answer. ... 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?
......answer. ... B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
,3|Page
An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open
surgical procedures is that MIS: ......answer.....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. ......answer. ... 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? ......answer. ... 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: ......answer.... A. Cleaning
By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely use
electrosurgery to the tissue. ......answer. ....C. Cut and coagulate
, 4|Page
The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to meet all of
the following primary goals EXCEPT? ......answer.... A. Improve patient
satisfaction
Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint Commission" list
of DO-NOT-USE abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols? ......answer. ... A. MS
When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action should be
to: ......answer. ... 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? ......answer. ... D. Instruments may
be immediate use steam sterilized only when there is insufficient time tot
process by the preferred wrapped or container method.
