AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement
should be considered? Select all that apply. - 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: - 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: - 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. - 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? - Answers - D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable
suture? - 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? -
Answers - B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - Answers - D. A small portion of
tissue is incised and sent for examination.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or fire from
occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. - 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. - 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. - 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? - Answers - B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? - 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? -
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. - 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? - Answers - A. Administration, excitement,
intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR environment?
Select all that apply. - 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? - Answers - B. Provide 100%
oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical procedures
is that MIS: - 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. - 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? - 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: - Answers - A. Cleaning
By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely use electrosurgery
to _________ the tissue. - Answers - C. Cut and coagulate
The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to meet all of the
following primary goals EXCEPT? - 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? - Answers - A. MS
When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action should be to: -
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? - 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. - 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? - 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. - Answers - B. Act as a witness attesting to the authenticity of the
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement
should be considered? Select all that apply. - 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: - 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: - 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. - 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? - Answers - D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable
suture? - 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? -
Answers - B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - Answers - D. A small portion of
tissue is incised and sent for examination.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or fire from
occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. - 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. - 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. - 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? - Answers - B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? - 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? -
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. - 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? - Answers - A. Administration, excitement,
intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR environment?
Select all that apply. - 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? - Answers - B. Provide 100%
oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical procedures
is that MIS: - 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. - 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? - 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: - Answers - A. Cleaning
By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely use electrosurgery
to _________ the tissue. - Answers - C. Cut and coagulate
The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to meet all of the
following primary goals EXCEPT? - 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? - Answers - A. MS
When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action should be to: -
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? - 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. - 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? - 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. - Answers - B. Act as a witness attesting to the authenticity of the
