AORN Periop 101 Exam Questions (216
Terms) with Answers 2023-2024.
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the
following statement should be considered? Select all that apply. -
Correct Answer: 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: - Correct Answer: 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: - Correct Answer: A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table
(other than the main instrument table) for closed gloving.
,AORN Periop 101 Exam Questions (216
Terms) with Answers 2023-2024.
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all that
apply. - Correct Answer: 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? - Correct Answer: D. Use a sterile
transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of
natural absorbable suture? - Correct Answer: 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? - Correct Answer: B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract
other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - Correct Answer: D.
A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
,AORN Periop 101 Exam Questions (216
Terms) with Answers 2023-2024.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap,
event, or fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment?
Select all that apply. - Correct Answer: 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. - Correct
Answer: 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. - Correct Answer: C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
, AORN Periop 101 Exam Questions (216
Terms) with Answers 2023-2024.
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair? - Correct
Answer: B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes
recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis? - Correct
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? - Correct 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. - Correct
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.
Terms) with Answers 2023-2024.
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the
following statement should be considered? Select all that apply. -
Correct Answer: 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: - Correct Answer: 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: - Correct Answer: A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table
(other than the main instrument table) for closed gloving.
,AORN Periop 101 Exam Questions (216
Terms) with Answers 2023-2024.
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all that
apply. - Correct Answer: 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? - Correct Answer: D. Use a sterile
transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of
natural absorbable suture? - Correct Answer: 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? - Correct Answer: B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract
other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - Correct Answer: D.
A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
,AORN Periop 101 Exam Questions (216
Terms) with Answers 2023-2024.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap,
event, or fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment?
Select all that apply. - Correct Answer: 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. - Correct
Answer: 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. - Correct Answer: C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
, AORN Periop 101 Exam Questions (216
Terms) with Answers 2023-2024.
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair? - Correct
Answer: B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes
recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis? - Correct
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? - Correct 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. - Correct
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.
