Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN Periop) Exam Questions & Answers

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN Periop) Exam Questions & Answers-Which of the following components have been identified in surgical smoke? A. Bacteria B. Viruses C. Viable cancer cells D. All of the above - D. All of the above Which of the following surgical energy devices generates the smallest surgical smoke particles? A. Bone saws B. Electrosurgical instruments C. Lasers D. Ultrasonic scalpels - B. Electrosurgical instruments Airborne particles 2 μm in size tend to settle in which parts of the respiratory tract? A. Alveoli B. Bronchioles C. Nose D. Trachea - B. Bronchioles Which of the following interventions is considered LEAST effective for mitigating the hazards of surgical smoke? A. Education and training B. Institutional policies and procedures C. Room ventilation D. Personal protective equipment - D. Personal protective equipment What is the primary purpose of an activated carbon filter in a surgical smoke evacuation system? A. Capture gases and odors B. Capture liquid before it reaches the main filter C. Capture small particles D. Protect the main filter from small pieces of tissue that may enter the system - A. Capture gases and odors Which perioperative team member(s) should be involved in the decision to evacuate or not evacuate surgical smoke during a procedure? A. The surgeon B. The surgeon and scrub person C. The health care facility's administration D. All team members - D. All team members When using wall suction to evacuate surgical smoke, at which point in the system should an in-line ultra-low particulate air filter with an activated carbon filter be placed? A. Anywhere in the system is suitable B. Between the smoke collection device and the suction canister C. Between the suction canister and the wall suction connection D. These filters are not needed when wall suction is used to evacuate surgical smoke - C. Between the suction canister and the wall suction connection According to recommendations from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a surgical smoke capture device should be held a maximum of what distance from the site where smoke is being generated? A. 4 inches B. 3 inches C. 2 inches D. 1 inch - C. 2 inches