AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM FULLY SOLVED EXAM
PAPER GRADED A+
◉ 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
,◉ 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.
,◉ 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
◉ 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?
PAPER GRADED A+
◉ 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
,◉ 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.
,◉ 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
◉ 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?
