Peri op 101 Actual Final EXAM Questions And
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is a traffic rule that the scrubbed person should observe? - CORRECT
ANSWER change positions with another scrubbed person wither face to face or back to back
fast-tracking - CORRECT ANSWER is the patients transfer to phase 2 post anesthesia care
which of the following is the best option for the nurse to take when preparing for medication? -
CORRECT ANSWER prepare medications for one patient at a time
instruments are inspected at multiple points of use and during the sterilization process. which step is
a preventative method? - CORRECT ANSWER scheduled inspection of instrument sets
which of the following is not applicable to the RN working in the post anesthesia care unit? -
CORRECT ANSWER can provide regional anesthesia
when a count discrepancy occurs, - CORRECT ANSWER the surgeon stops the surgery
an example of a simple drain is the - CORRECT ANSWER penrose drain
a culture of safety focuses on - CORRECT ANSWER organizational care delivery
the use of verbal orders should be reserved only for clinical necessity. which of the following should
be done regarding a verbal order? - CORRECT ANSWER document the order as close as
possible to the time the order was communicated
when is is appropriate for the perioperative nurse to release cricoid pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER when the ET tube is inflated
LAST is a patient medical emergency that occurs when - CORRECT ANSWER the local anesthetic
blood threshold is exceeded
,which of the following is incorrect about the hazardous chemical agents in the perioperative setting?
- CORRECT ANSWER eyewash stations must be easily accessible within 20 seconds of use of
storage locations
which of the following is a benefit to robotic surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER instruments may
have more flexibility than the human wrists
when is terminal cleaning performed? - CORRECT ANSWER at the end of the day
surgical fires can occur on or in the patient. in which element of the triangle does a laser or
electrosurgical device belong? - CORRECT ANSWER ignition source
which barrier level gown would you choose for an anticipated high risk of exposure? - CORRECT
ANSWER level 4
an important step of preoperative skin antisepsis is the documentation. which elements is recorded
after surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER hypersensitivity
which statement on draping the sterile field is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER the unscrubbed
team members apply the sterile drapes to create a sterile field
ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) protocols typically begin - CORRECT ANSWER before
surgery
phases of postoperative care are - CORRECT ANSWER levels of patient care
which statement regarding delegation of nursing activites is false? - CORRECT ANSWER the
delegating RN provides basic description of the task, referring questions or instructions to the charge
nurse
specimen management errors can result in - CORRECT ANSWER potential litigation
which example describes a situational based error? The RN - CORRECT ANSWER is juggling
several patient care activites
, which of the following should be part of the surgical count process? - CORRECT ANSWER all
counted items are kept in the surgical/procedure room until all counts have been completed
risk factors for the surgical patient who uses/abuses alcohol include - CORRECT
ANSWER exaggerated physiological stress response
which of the following statements describes the term revenue? - CORRECT ANSWER an
organizations earnings made for services rendered
which of the following is not a safety practice for energy generating devices? - CORRECT
ANSWER activation of the foot pedal by the assistant
which option describes an interrupted suture? - CORRECT ANSWER a single stitch that is tied
independently
a suture placed in the epidermal layer - CORRECT ANSWER the laser is kept in the active mode
throughout the procedure
preoperative assessment is a critical nursing element when considering surgical positioning. which of
the following may increase patients risk for injury? - CORRECT ANSWER pre-existing conditions,
body mass index, and age
to prevent a wrong site, wrong side or wrong patient event, who is responsible for marking the
surgical site? - CORRECT ANSWER licensed practitioner performing the procedure
an area of painful skin that is abraded, blistered, or has shallow craters would be classified as which
stage of pressure injury? - CORRECT ANSWER stage 2
the purpose of surgical drape is to - CORRECT ANSWER cover furniture for use by non-sterile
personnel
health care professionals have an ethical and legal obligation to maintain and protect their patients
confidentiality and privacy. which of the following statements is false? - CORRECT
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is a traffic rule that the scrubbed person should observe? - CORRECT
ANSWER change positions with another scrubbed person wither face to face or back to back
fast-tracking - CORRECT ANSWER is the patients transfer to phase 2 post anesthesia care
which of the following is the best option for the nurse to take when preparing for medication? -
CORRECT ANSWER prepare medications for one patient at a time
instruments are inspected at multiple points of use and during the sterilization process. which step is
a preventative method? - CORRECT ANSWER scheduled inspection of instrument sets
which of the following is not applicable to the RN working in the post anesthesia care unit? -
CORRECT ANSWER can provide regional anesthesia
when a count discrepancy occurs, - CORRECT ANSWER the surgeon stops the surgery
an example of a simple drain is the - CORRECT ANSWER penrose drain
a culture of safety focuses on - CORRECT ANSWER organizational care delivery
the use of verbal orders should be reserved only for clinical necessity. which of the following should
be done regarding a verbal order? - CORRECT ANSWER document the order as close as
possible to the time the order was communicated
when is is appropriate for the perioperative nurse to release cricoid pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER when the ET tube is inflated
LAST is a patient medical emergency that occurs when - CORRECT ANSWER the local anesthetic
blood threshold is exceeded
,which of the following is incorrect about the hazardous chemical agents in the perioperative setting?
- CORRECT ANSWER eyewash stations must be easily accessible within 20 seconds of use of
storage locations
which of the following is a benefit to robotic surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER instruments may
have more flexibility than the human wrists
when is terminal cleaning performed? - CORRECT ANSWER at the end of the day
surgical fires can occur on or in the patient. in which element of the triangle does a laser or
electrosurgical device belong? - CORRECT ANSWER ignition source
which barrier level gown would you choose for an anticipated high risk of exposure? - CORRECT
ANSWER level 4
an important step of preoperative skin antisepsis is the documentation. which elements is recorded
after surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER hypersensitivity
which statement on draping the sterile field is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER the unscrubbed
team members apply the sterile drapes to create a sterile field
ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) protocols typically begin - CORRECT ANSWER before
surgery
phases of postoperative care are - CORRECT ANSWER levels of patient care
which statement regarding delegation of nursing activites is false? - CORRECT ANSWER the
delegating RN provides basic description of the task, referring questions or instructions to the charge
nurse
specimen management errors can result in - CORRECT ANSWER potential litigation
which example describes a situational based error? The RN - CORRECT ANSWER is juggling
several patient care activites
, which of the following should be part of the surgical count process? - CORRECT ANSWER all
counted items are kept in the surgical/procedure room until all counts have been completed
risk factors for the surgical patient who uses/abuses alcohol include - CORRECT
ANSWER exaggerated physiological stress response
which of the following statements describes the term revenue? - CORRECT ANSWER an
organizations earnings made for services rendered
which of the following is not a safety practice for energy generating devices? - CORRECT
ANSWER activation of the foot pedal by the assistant
which option describes an interrupted suture? - CORRECT ANSWER a single stitch that is tied
independently
a suture placed in the epidermal layer - CORRECT ANSWER the laser is kept in the active mode
throughout the procedure
preoperative assessment is a critical nursing element when considering surgical positioning. which of
the following may increase patients risk for injury? - CORRECT ANSWER pre-existing conditions,
body mass index, and age
to prevent a wrong site, wrong side or wrong patient event, who is responsible for marking the
surgical site? - CORRECT ANSWER licensed practitioner performing the procedure
an area of painful skin that is abraded, blistered, or has shallow craters would be classified as which
stage of pressure injury? - CORRECT ANSWER stage 2
the purpose of surgical drape is to - CORRECT ANSWER cover furniture for use by non-sterile
personnel
health care professionals have an ethical and legal obligation to maintain and protect their patients
confidentiality and privacy. which of the following statements is false? - CORRECT
