AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM / UPDATED REVIEW
QUESTIONS & CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS / 100%
CORRECT / ALREADY GRADED A+ / 2025-2026
Terms in this set (217)
When applying the concept A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speakout
of surgical conscience which B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care andprevent
of the following statement harm.
should be considered? D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the
Select all that apply. principles of aseptic technique.
In preparing for a regulatory A. Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters.
survey, your quality C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
consultant questions you
E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degree
about the restricted zone in
your OR suite. The following F.
statements are true:
You are assigned to relieve a A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than the
surgical technologist for main instrument table) for closed gloving.
lunch. You will need:
The Joint Commission A. Preoperative verification
Universal Protocol consists B. Surgical site marking
of: Select all that apply.
C. Time Out
, D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following
procedures reflects best
practice for transferring a
medication vial to the sterile
field?
Which of the following C. Open the package carefully over a small basin to prevent
practices is recommended splashing of the packaging solution
for handling of natural
absorbable suture?
Recommended sponge B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
count procedures include all
of the following
EXCEPT?
What is the correct definition D. A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
of incisional biopsy?
Which of the following A. Allow enough time for alcohol based skinpreparations to
methods listed below may completely dry.
prevent mishap, event, or
B. Do not use in an oxygen-enriched environment,such as the
fire from occurring when
handling electrosurgical trachea when oxygen is being "blown over" the patient.
equipment? Select all that D. Visually check the integrity and insulation of all cords and
apply. coagulation instruments before use.
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors A. Duration of the procedure
that may lead to B. Exaggerated positions
development of preoperative
C. Circulatory disorders
pressure ulcer include: Select
all that apply. D. Malnutrition
,Which of the following C. Informed practice
statements reflect the D. Holistic thinking
concept of critical
E. Unbiased thinking
thinking? Select all that
apply. F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
B. Laparotomy
What is the best drape to use
for an umbilical hernia
repair?
Which of the following D. Prep should start at the site of the incision and move
statements correctly outwards.
describes recommendations
for preoperative patient skin
antisepsis?
What are the 3 main factors C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
to consider when assessing
the patient for allergies?
The following steps can be A. Avoid splashing while pouring
used to reduce personnel C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
exposure to specimen
D. Use absorbent material and then triple rinse withwater any area
fixatives such as formalin.
Select all that apply. or surface where accidental formalin spillage occurs.
E. Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible topersons
unfamiliar with their use.
After initial administration, A. Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
which statement below the
proper order of the 4 stages
of general anesthesia
affecting the patient?
, A. Adhering to facility policies related to safety
What responsibilities do OR
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
staff members have in
maintaining a safe OR D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
environment? Select all that
apply.
In addition to giving B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
Dantrolene, which of the
following treatment options
for malignant hyperthermia
should the nurse anticipate
and prepare for?
An important difference A. Can be performed through smaller incisions.
between minimally invasive
(MIS) and open surgical
procedures is that MIS:
While monitoring a patient B. Metallic taste
undergoing local anesthesia, C. Numbness of the lips
the nurse should be
D. Tinnitus
suspicious of systemic toxicity
related to which of the E. Visual Disturbances
following patient complaints?
Select all that apply.
To place a patient safely in B. Position knees over the break in the procedure bed to allow
TRENDELENBURG for knee flexion.
position, which of the
following practices is
indicated?
A. Cleaning
The first step in the
sterilization process of
surgical instruments that
have been used in case is:
QUESTIONS & CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS / 100%
CORRECT / ALREADY GRADED A+ / 2025-2026
Terms in this set (217)
When applying the concept A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speakout
of surgical conscience which B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care andprevent
of the following statement harm.
should be considered? D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the
Select all that apply. principles of aseptic technique.
In preparing for a regulatory A. Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters.
survey, your quality C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
consultant questions you
E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degree
about the restricted zone in
your OR suite. The following F.
statements are true:
You are assigned to relieve a A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than the
surgical technologist for main instrument table) for closed gloving.
lunch. You will need:
The Joint Commission A. Preoperative verification
Universal Protocol consists B. Surgical site marking
of: Select all that apply.
C. Time Out
, D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following
procedures reflects best
practice for transferring a
medication vial to the sterile
field?
Which of the following C. Open the package carefully over a small basin to prevent
practices is recommended splashing of the packaging solution
for handling of natural
absorbable suture?
Recommended sponge B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
count procedures include all
of the following
EXCEPT?
What is the correct definition D. A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
of incisional biopsy?
Which of the following A. Allow enough time for alcohol based skinpreparations to
methods listed below may completely dry.
prevent mishap, event, or
B. Do not use in an oxygen-enriched environment,such as the
fire from occurring when
handling electrosurgical trachea when oxygen is being "blown over" the patient.
equipment? Select all that D. Visually check the integrity and insulation of all cords and
apply. coagulation instruments before use.
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors A. Duration of the procedure
that may lead to B. Exaggerated positions
development of preoperative
C. Circulatory disorders
pressure ulcer include: Select
all that apply. D. Malnutrition
,Which of the following C. Informed practice
statements reflect the D. Holistic thinking
concept of critical
E. Unbiased thinking
thinking? Select all that
apply. F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
B. Laparotomy
What is the best drape to use
for an umbilical hernia
repair?
Which of the following D. Prep should start at the site of the incision and move
statements correctly outwards.
describes recommendations
for preoperative patient skin
antisepsis?
What are the 3 main factors C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
to consider when assessing
the patient for allergies?
The following steps can be A. Avoid splashing while pouring
used to reduce personnel C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
exposure to specimen
D. Use absorbent material and then triple rinse withwater any area
fixatives such as formalin.
Select all that apply. or surface where accidental formalin spillage occurs.
E. Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible topersons
unfamiliar with their use.
After initial administration, A. Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
which statement below the
proper order of the 4 stages
of general anesthesia
affecting the patient?
, A. Adhering to facility policies related to safety
What responsibilities do OR
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
staff members have in
maintaining a safe OR D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
environment? Select all that
apply.
In addition to giving B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
Dantrolene, which of the
following treatment options
for malignant hyperthermia
should the nurse anticipate
and prepare for?
An important difference A. Can be performed through smaller incisions.
between minimally invasive
(MIS) and open surgical
procedures is that MIS:
While monitoring a patient B. Metallic taste
undergoing local anesthesia, C. Numbness of the lips
the nurse should be
D. Tinnitus
suspicious of systemic toxicity
related to which of the E. Visual Disturbances
following patient complaints?
Select all that apply.
To place a patient safely in B. Position knees over the break in the procedure bed to allow
TRENDELENBURG for knee flexion.
position, which of the
following practices is
indicated?
A. Cleaning
The first step in the
sterilization process of
surgical instruments that
have been used in case is:
