PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM 2026 LATEST
COMPLETETOP PREDICTION GRADED A+
updated Versions Questions and Correct
Answers with Rationales
There are three types of wound healing. Choose the option that describes
secondary intention.
A. The wound is approximated with no wound separation.
B. The wound is cleaned, debriefed and packed.
C. The wound is vascularized.
D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation -
Correct Answer-D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and
herniation
Which statement is an accurate description of negative pressure wound therapy?
A. Applies constant, positive wound pressure.
B. Promotes wound contracture.
C. Increases bacterial loads.
D. Encourages edema. - Correct Answer-B. Promotes wound contracture.
Which description of an additional skin closure options is applicable to a zipper
closure?
A. Limited to use on superficial wounds.
B. Easier to remove than sutures.
C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
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,D. A stand alone skin approximation method or used in conjunction with a suture
closure. - Correct Answer-C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface
area.
1. Which option describes an interrupted suture?
A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
B. A suture that encircles the wound.
C. A heavy suture that reinforces the primary suture line.
D. A suture placed in an epidural layer. - Correct Answer-A. A single stitch that is
tied independently.
1. Which statement about a patient who requires airborne precautions is TRUE?
A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not
infectious.
B. Room access is restricted until 95% of airborne particles have been filtered.
C. A multi-use bacterial filter is used on either the breathing circuit or
endotracheal tube.
D. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the AORN endorse the use
of powered air-purifying respirators during surgical procedures. - Correct Answer-
A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not
infectious.
1. Which statement is included in the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration' Bloodborne Pathogeon's Standards?
A. Food is permissible in restricted areas or semi-restricted areas.
B. Personnel working in restricted and semi-restricted areas should apply lip balm
to avoid cracked lips.
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,C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with blood,
bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
D. Education on occupational exposure should be provided to healthcare
personnel ever 2 years. - Correct Answer-C. Personnel should wash their hands
with soap after direct contact with blood, bodily fluids or other potentially
infectious materials.
Choose the option that describes the personal protective equipment (PPE)
necessary for healthcare personnel transporting a patient that requires contact
precautions
A. PPE is required for all team members for each patient transport.
B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
C. PPE is required for all team members when patient transport is necessary.
D. PPE is required for designated team member when direct contact is necessary.
- Correct Answer-B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
1. Choose the term that describes the amount of the virus that is found in the
individual's blood.
A. Viral shedding.
B. Viral load.
C. Viral replication.
Viral transmission - Correct Answer-B. Viral load
1. Which element of the chain of infection describes a microorganism after exiting
an infectious reservoir?
A. Mode of transmission.
B. Susceptible host.
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, C. Portal of entry.
D. Infectious agent. - Correct Answer-A. Mode of transmission
1. Which gowning and gloving action would a scrub nurse preform?
A. Changing gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone cement.
B. Drying arms and hands by waving them in the air.
C. Gloving after team members only when the hand is exposed and the sterile
gown cuff is at the wrist.
D. Wearing double gloves that are extra loose to avoid numbness. - Correct
Answer-A. Changing gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone
cement.
1. Which barrier level gown would you choose if you anticipated high risk of
exposure?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4 - Correct Answer-D. Level 4
1. Which of the following statements regarding surgical attire is CORRECT?
A. Personnel don a head covering before entering unrestricted areas.
B. Masks are required in semi-restricted areas.
C. Personnel remove all hand and wrist jewelry before preforming hand hygiene.
D. Beard covers are only required in restricted areas. - Correct Answer-C.
Personnel remove all hand and wrist jewelry before preforming hand hygiene.
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COMPLETETOP PREDICTION GRADED A+
updated Versions Questions and Correct
Answers with Rationales
There are three types of wound healing. Choose the option that describes
secondary intention.
A. The wound is approximated with no wound separation.
B. The wound is cleaned, debriefed and packed.
C. The wound is vascularized.
D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation -
Correct Answer-D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and
herniation
Which statement is an accurate description of negative pressure wound therapy?
A. Applies constant, positive wound pressure.
B. Promotes wound contracture.
C. Increases bacterial loads.
D. Encourages edema. - Correct Answer-B. Promotes wound contracture.
Which description of an additional skin closure options is applicable to a zipper
closure?
A. Limited to use on superficial wounds.
B. Easier to remove than sutures.
C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
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,D. A stand alone skin approximation method or used in conjunction with a suture
closure. - Correct Answer-C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface
area.
1. Which option describes an interrupted suture?
A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
B. A suture that encircles the wound.
C. A heavy suture that reinforces the primary suture line.
D. A suture placed in an epidural layer. - Correct Answer-A. A single stitch that is
tied independently.
1. Which statement about a patient who requires airborne precautions is TRUE?
A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not
infectious.
B. Room access is restricted until 95% of airborne particles have been filtered.
C. A multi-use bacterial filter is used on either the breathing circuit or
endotracheal tube.
D. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the AORN endorse the use
of powered air-purifying respirators during surgical procedures. - Correct Answer-
A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not
infectious.
1. Which statement is included in the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration' Bloodborne Pathogeon's Standards?
A. Food is permissible in restricted areas or semi-restricted areas.
B. Personnel working in restricted and semi-restricted areas should apply lip balm
to avoid cracked lips.
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,C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with blood,
bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
D. Education on occupational exposure should be provided to healthcare
personnel ever 2 years. - Correct Answer-C. Personnel should wash their hands
with soap after direct contact with blood, bodily fluids or other potentially
infectious materials.
Choose the option that describes the personal protective equipment (PPE)
necessary for healthcare personnel transporting a patient that requires contact
precautions
A. PPE is required for all team members for each patient transport.
B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
C. PPE is required for all team members when patient transport is necessary.
D. PPE is required for designated team member when direct contact is necessary.
- Correct Answer-B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
1. Choose the term that describes the amount of the virus that is found in the
individual's blood.
A. Viral shedding.
B. Viral load.
C. Viral replication.
Viral transmission - Correct Answer-B. Viral load
1. Which element of the chain of infection describes a microorganism after exiting
an infectious reservoir?
A. Mode of transmission.
B. Susceptible host.
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, C. Portal of entry.
D. Infectious agent. - Correct Answer-A. Mode of transmission
1. Which gowning and gloving action would a scrub nurse preform?
A. Changing gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone cement.
B. Drying arms and hands by waving them in the air.
C. Gloving after team members only when the hand is exposed and the sterile
gown cuff is at the wrist.
D. Wearing double gloves that are extra loose to avoid numbness. - Correct
Answer-A. Changing gloves every 90-150 minutes or after contact with bone
cement.
1. Which barrier level gown would you choose if you anticipated high risk of
exposure?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4 - Correct Answer-D. Level 4
1. Which of the following statements regarding surgical attire is CORRECT?
A. Personnel don a head covering before entering unrestricted areas.
B. Masks are required in semi-restricted areas.
C. Personnel remove all hand and wrist jewelry before preforming hand hygiene.
D. Beard covers are only required in restricted areas. - Correct Answer-C.
Personnel remove all hand and wrist jewelry before preforming hand hygiene.
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