AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH 113
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SCORED 100%
1. This Type Of Needle Point Is What You Would Expect To Be Needed For
Suturing Friable Tissue Such As The Liver. Correct Ans - What Is A
BluntNeedle Point?
2. These Particular Wound Closing Items Are Available In A Wide Variety
OfInstrument Sizes. Correct Ans - What Are Disposable Stapler Sets?
3. Give One Example From Tjc List Of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms,
AndSymbols. Correct Ans - What Is Cc?
5.The Surgical Wound Classification For A Total Abdominal
Hysterectomy.Correct Ans - What Is Clean Contaminated?
4.Following An Excisional Breast Biopsy, The Circulating Nurse Would
Anticipate The Need To Have Available This Type Of Drain Correct Ans -
What Is A Jackson-Pratt?
6. This Position Can Cause Physiological Effects Of Circulatory And
RespiratoryCompromise Due To Pressure On The Abdomen. Correct
Ans - What Is Lithotomy
Position?
7. To Protect Sensitive Areas Of The Skin With Appropriate Padding Is A
Recommended Practice For This: Correct Ans - What Is To Reduce
ThePatient's Risk Of Intraoperative Skin Injury.
8. An Environmental Sanitation Practice That Is Required To Limit The
Transmission Of Microorganisms To Personnel When Handling Body Fluid
SpillsCorrect Ans - What Is Personal Protective Equipment?
9. It Is Recommended To Inspect The Active Electrode For Insulation Defects
ToPrevent This From Occurring During Mis Correct Ans - What Is
Capacitive Coupling?
10. According To Aorn Rp For Positioning The Patient, The Perioperative
NurseShould:
What Is...
a. Use A Consistent Method Of Procedure-Specific Position For Each Patient
b. Rely On The Surgeon's And Anesthesia Provider's Assessments To
GuidePositioning
,c. Use Additional Precautions As Appropriate Based On Unique
PatientConsiderations
d. Depend On The Patient's Natural Defense Mechanisms To Indicate The
NeedFor Positioning Alterations Correct Ans - C. Use Additional Precautions
As Appropriate Based On Unique Patient Considerations
11. The Disadvantage Of Using This Type Of Wound Closure Is Because
They Often Cause More Scarring Than Other Skin Closure Methods.
Correct Ans
- What Is Skin Clips?
12. An Automatic Intraoperative Suspension Of A Do-Not-Resuscitate
DecisionViolates A Patient's Ethical Right To... Correct Ans -
What Is Self- Determination?
13. This Type Of Human Factor Error Is Responsible When A Perioperative
NurseIs Trying To Attend To Several Tasks At Once Correct Ans
- What Is Situational-Based Error?
14. Restricting Pathogenic Organisms From The Patient, Environment,
Equipment, And Supplies Is The Definition Of.... Correct Ans - What Is
Aseptic Technique?
The Most Important Consideration When Selecting These Materials Is To
Prevent Risk Of Contaminating Patients With Endogenous And Exogenous
Microorganisms; And Risk Of Exposing Healthcare Workers To Patient's
BloodAnd Body Fluids Correct Ans - What Are Draping
Materials?
16. Patient And Caregiver Education For Continuing Post-Op Care At Home Is
The Primary Focus Of This Phase Of Post Anesthesia Care. Correct Ans -
What Is Phase Ii?
17. According To The Institute Of Medicine Recommendations For
Improving Patient Safety, This Organization Has The Greatest Potential
Impact To MakeChanges On Improving Pt Safety Correct Ans - What
Are Healthcare Organizations?
18. This Statement About Gloving Technique Is
TrueWhat Is...
a. When Gloving Another Person, Always Glove The Left Hand First.
b. The Scrub Gown Should Be Fastened In The Back Before Donning Gloves
c. Open Glove Technique Is Used For Initial Donning Of The Sterile Gown
AndGloves.
d. Closed Glove Technique Is Used To Glove The Surgeon Or Assistant.
Correct Ans - B. The Scrub Gown Should Be Fastened In The Back
BeforeDonning Gloves
, 19. Draping Material Is This Source In The Fire Triangle? (Fuel,
Ignition,Oxidizer) Correct Ans - What Is Fuel Source?
20. The Safest Way To Pass A Cutting Instrument To A Surgeon Is: Correct
Ans - What Is Place It In A Designated Neutral Zone With A Verbal Cue
21. To Place A Patient Safely In This Particular Position The Knees Are Over
TheBreak In The Procedure Bed To Allow For Knee Flexion. Correct Ans -
What Is Trendelenberg?
22. A Packaging System For Items Undergoing Sterilization Should Possess
ThisCharacteristic:
What Is....
1. Made Of Only Disposable Materials
2. To Permit Aseptic Delivery Of Contents To The Sterile Field
3. Maintain Sterility Of The Items For A Specified Length Of Time.
4. Compatible With All Sterilization Processes Correct Ans - 2. To Permit
Aseptic Delivery Of Contents To The Sterile Field
23. Silicone Catheters Should Be Stocked On This Particular Cart In The
SurgicalSuite. Correct Ans - What Is A Latex-Safe Cart?
24. Open This Package Carefully Over A Small Basin To Prevent Splashing
OfThe Packaging Solution. Correct Ans - What Is Handling Natural
Absorbable Sutures (Plain, Chromic)
25. An Example Of Administrative Controls To Assure Safe Use Of Lasers, Is
TheAppointment Of A Person In This Role: Correct Ans - What Is A Laser
Safety Officer?
26. THIS STATEMENT ABOUT THE PERIOPERATIVE NURSE'S ROLE IN
BIOETHICAL DECISION MAKING IS MOST JUSTIFIABLE. THE PERIOPERATIVE
NURSE SHOULD... WHAT IS...
a. TRY TO AVOID INVOLVEMENT IN ETHICAL DILEMMAS UNLESS THEY ARE
PERSONALLYENGAGED IN A SITUATION.
b. REFER ALL ETHICAL DILEMMAS TO THE INSTITUTION'S ETHICS COMMITTEE
TO DECIDE THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION.
c. ACT ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE
NATURE OF THERELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PT AND THE NURSE
d. DEFER TO SURGEONS JUDGMENT WHEN THERE IS DISAGREEMENT ABOUT
THE RIGHT COURSE OF ACTION. CORRECT ANS - C. ACT ACCORDING TO
THE TERMS OF AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE NATURE OF THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN THE PT AND THENURSE
27. A PRECAUTION THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN USING THIS
HEMOSTATIC AGENT INTRAOPERATIVELY IS TO AVOID USING IT WITH AN
AUTOLOGOUS BLOOD SALVAGE UNIT(CELL SAVER). CORRECT ANS -
WHAT IS MICROFIBRILLAR COLLAGEN
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SCORED 100%
1. This Type Of Needle Point Is What You Would Expect To Be Needed For
Suturing Friable Tissue Such As The Liver. Correct Ans - What Is A
BluntNeedle Point?
2. These Particular Wound Closing Items Are Available In A Wide Variety
OfInstrument Sizes. Correct Ans - What Are Disposable Stapler Sets?
3. Give One Example From Tjc List Of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms,
AndSymbols. Correct Ans - What Is Cc?
5.The Surgical Wound Classification For A Total Abdominal
Hysterectomy.Correct Ans - What Is Clean Contaminated?
4.Following An Excisional Breast Biopsy, The Circulating Nurse Would
Anticipate The Need To Have Available This Type Of Drain Correct Ans -
What Is A Jackson-Pratt?
6. This Position Can Cause Physiological Effects Of Circulatory And
RespiratoryCompromise Due To Pressure On The Abdomen. Correct
Ans - What Is Lithotomy
Position?
7. To Protect Sensitive Areas Of The Skin With Appropriate Padding Is A
Recommended Practice For This: Correct Ans - What Is To Reduce
ThePatient's Risk Of Intraoperative Skin Injury.
8. An Environmental Sanitation Practice That Is Required To Limit The
Transmission Of Microorganisms To Personnel When Handling Body Fluid
SpillsCorrect Ans - What Is Personal Protective Equipment?
9. It Is Recommended To Inspect The Active Electrode For Insulation Defects
ToPrevent This From Occurring During Mis Correct Ans - What Is
Capacitive Coupling?
10. According To Aorn Rp For Positioning The Patient, The Perioperative
NurseShould:
What Is...
a. Use A Consistent Method Of Procedure-Specific Position For Each Patient
b. Rely On The Surgeon's And Anesthesia Provider's Assessments To
GuidePositioning
,c. Use Additional Precautions As Appropriate Based On Unique
PatientConsiderations
d. Depend On The Patient's Natural Defense Mechanisms To Indicate The
NeedFor Positioning Alterations Correct Ans - C. Use Additional Precautions
As Appropriate Based On Unique Patient Considerations
11. The Disadvantage Of Using This Type Of Wound Closure Is Because
They Often Cause More Scarring Than Other Skin Closure Methods.
Correct Ans
- What Is Skin Clips?
12. An Automatic Intraoperative Suspension Of A Do-Not-Resuscitate
DecisionViolates A Patient's Ethical Right To... Correct Ans -
What Is Self- Determination?
13. This Type Of Human Factor Error Is Responsible When A Perioperative
NurseIs Trying To Attend To Several Tasks At Once Correct Ans
- What Is Situational-Based Error?
14. Restricting Pathogenic Organisms From The Patient, Environment,
Equipment, And Supplies Is The Definition Of.... Correct Ans - What Is
Aseptic Technique?
The Most Important Consideration When Selecting These Materials Is To
Prevent Risk Of Contaminating Patients With Endogenous And Exogenous
Microorganisms; And Risk Of Exposing Healthcare Workers To Patient's
BloodAnd Body Fluids Correct Ans - What Are Draping
Materials?
16. Patient And Caregiver Education For Continuing Post-Op Care At Home Is
The Primary Focus Of This Phase Of Post Anesthesia Care. Correct Ans -
What Is Phase Ii?
17. According To The Institute Of Medicine Recommendations For
Improving Patient Safety, This Organization Has The Greatest Potential
Impact To MakeChanges On Improving Pt Safety Correct Ans - What
Are Healthcare Organizations?
18. This Statement About Gloving Technique Is
TrueWhat Is...
a. When Gloving Another Person, Always Glove The Left Hand First.
b. The Scrub Gown Should Be Fastened In The Back Before Donning Gloves
c. Open Glove Technique Is Used For Initial Donning Of The Sterile Gown
AndGloves.
d. Closed Glove Technique Is Used To Glove The Surgeon Or Assistant.
Correct Ans - B. The Scrub Gown Should Be Fastened In The Back
BeforeDonning Gloves
, 19. Draping Material Is This Source In The Fire Triangle? (Fuel,
Ignition,Oxidizer) Correct Ans - What Is Fuel Source?
20. The Safest Way To Pass A Cutting Instrument To A Surgeon Is: Correct
Ans - What Is Place It In A Designated Neutral Zone With A Verbal Cue
21. To Place A Patient Safely In This Particular Position The Knees Are Over
TheBreak In The Procedure Bed To Allow For Knee Flexion. Correct Ans -
What Is Trendelenberg?
22. A Packaging System For Items Undergoing Sterilization Should Possess
ThisCharacteristic:
What Is....
1. Made Of Only Disposable Materials
2. To Permit Aseptic Delivery Of Contents To The Sterile Field
3. Maintain Sterility Of The Items For A Specified Length Of Time.
4. Compatible With All Sterilization Processes Correct Ans - 2. To Permit
Aseptic Delivery Of Contents To The Sterile Field
23. Silicone Catheters Should Be Stocked On This Particular Cart In The
SurgicalSuite. Correct Ans - What Is A Latex-Safe Cart?
24. Open This Package Carefully Over A Small Basin To Prevent Splashing
OfThe Packaging Solution. Correct Ans - What Is Handling Natural
Absorbable Sutures (Plain, Chromic)
25. An Example Of Administrative Controls To Assure Safe Use Of Lasers, Is
TheAppointment Of A Person In This Role: Correct Ans - What Is A Laser
Safety Officer?
26. THIS STATEMENT ABOUT THE PERIOPERATIVE NURSE'S ROLE IN
BIOETHICAL DECISION MAKING IS MOST JUSTIFIABLE. THE PERIOPERATIVE
NURSE SHOULD... WHAT IS...
a. TRY TO AVOID INVOLVEMENT IN ETHICAL DILEMMAS UNLESS THEY ARE
PERSONALLYENGAGED IN A SITUATION.
b. REFER ALL ETHICAL DILEMMAS TO THE INSTITUTION'S ETHICS COMMITTEE
TO DECIDE THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION.
c. ACT ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE
NATURE OF THERELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PT AND THE NURSE
d. DEFER TO SURGEONS JUDGMENT WHEN THERE IS DISAGREEMENT ABOUT
THE RIGHT COURSE OF ACTION. CORRECT ANS - C. ACT ACCORDING TO
THE TERMS OF AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE NATURE OF THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN THE PT AND THENURSE
27. A PRECAUTION THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN USING THIS
HEMOSTATIC AGENT INTRAOPERATIVELY IS TO AVOID USING IT WITH AN
AUTOLOGOUS BLOOD SALVAGE UNIT(CELL SAVER). CORRECT ANS -
WHAT IS MICROFIBRILLAR COLLAGEN
