AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM
Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full Exam)
1. 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
Ans>> D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation
2. An example of a simple drain is
Ans>> Penrose drain
3. 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.
Ans>> B. Promotes wound contracture.
4. 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.
D. A stand alone skin approximation method or used in conjunction with a suture
closure.
Ans>> C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
5. 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.
Ans>> A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
6. 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 endo-
tracheal tube.
D. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the AORN endorse the use of
powered air-purifying respirators during surgical procedures.
Ans>> A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not infectious.
7. 1. Which statement is included in the Occupational Safety and Health Ad-
ministration' 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.
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.
Ans>> C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with blood, bodily
fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
8. Choose the option that describes the personal protective equipment (PPE)
necessary for healthcare personnel transporting a patient that requires con- tact
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 neces- sary.
Ans>> B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
9. 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
Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full Exam)
1. 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
Ans>> D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation
2. An example of a simple drain is
Ans>> Penrose drain
3. 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.
Ans>> B. Promotes wound contracture.
4. 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.
D. A stand alone skin approximation method or used in conjunction with a suture
closure.
Ans>> C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
5. 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.
Ans>> A. A single stitch that is tied independently.
6. 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 endo-
tracheal tube.
D. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the AORN endorse the use of
powered air-purifying respirators during surgical procedures.
Ans>> A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not infectious.
7. 1. Which statement is included in the Occupational Safety and Health Ad-
ministration' 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.
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.
Ans>> C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with blood, bodily
fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
8. Choose the option that describes the personal protective equipment (PPE)
necessary for healthcare personnel transporting a patient that requires con- tact
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 neces- sary.
Ans>> B. PPE is not required for patient transport.
9. 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
