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AORN Periop 101 Exam (80% to pass!) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS
CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR
SUCCESS
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or fire from
occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
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What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair? - CORRECT
ANSWERS B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Administration,
excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR
environment? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Adhering to facility
policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
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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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement
should be considered? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than
the main instrument table) for closed gloving.
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
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Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a medication
vial to the sterile field? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable
suture? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. A
small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical
procedures is that MIS: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Metallic taste
C. Numbness of the lips
D. Tinnitus
E. Visual Disturbances
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AORN Periop 101 Exam (80% to pass!) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS
CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR
SUCCESS
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or fire from
occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
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What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair? - CORRECT
ANSWERS B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Administration,
excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR
environment? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Adhering to facility
policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
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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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement
should be considered? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than
the main instrument table) for closed gloving.
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
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Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a medication
vial to the sterile field? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable
suture? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - CORRECT ANSWERS D. A
small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical
procedures is that MIS: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Metallic taste
C. Numbness of the lips
D. Tinnitus
E. Visual Disturbances
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