PERI OP 101 TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A+
Which of the following is a traffic rule that the scrubbed person should observe? - Answers change
positions with another scrubbed person wither face to face or back to back
fast-tracking - Answers is the patients transfer to phase 2 post anesthesia care
which of the following is the best option for the nurse to take when preparing for medication? - Answers
prepare medications for one patient at a time
instruments are inspected at multiple points of use and during the sterilization process. which step is a
preventative method? - Answers scheduled inspection of instrument sets
which of the following is not applicable to the RN working in the post anesthesia care unit? - Answers
can provide regional anesthesia
when a count discrepancy occurs, - Answers the surgeon stops the surgery
an example of a simple drain is the - Answers penrose drain
a culture of safety focuses on - Answers organizational care delivery
the use of verbal orders should be reserved only for clinical necessity. which of the following should be
done regarding a verbal order? - Answers document the order as close as possible to the time the order
was communicated
when is is appropriate for the perioperative nurse to release cricoid pressure? - Answers when the ET
tube is inflated
LAST is a patient medical emergency that occurs when - Answers the local anesthetic blood threshold is
exceeded
which of the following is incorrect about the hazardous chemical agents in the perioperative setting? -
Answers eyewash stations must be easily accessible within 20 seconds of use of storage locations
which of the following is a benefit to robotic surgery? - Answers instruments may have more flexibility
than the human wrists
when is terminal cleaning performed? - Answers at the end of the day
surgical fires can occur on or in the patient. in which element of the triangle does a laser or
electrosurgical device belong? - Answers ignition source
which barrier level gown would you choose for an anticipated high risk of exposure? - Answers level 4
an important step of preoperative skin antisepsis is the documentation. which elements is recorded
after surgery? - Answers hypersensitivity
, which statement on draping the sterile field is incorrect? - Answers the unscrubbed team members
apply the sterile drapes to create a sterile field
ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) protocols typically begin - Answers before surgery
phases of postoperative care are - Answers levels of patient care
which statement regarding delegation of nursing activites is false? - Answers the delegating RN provides
basic description of the task, referring questions or instructions to the charge nurse
specimen management errors can result in - Answers potential litigation
which example describes a situational based error? The RN - Answers is juggling several patient care
activites
which of the following should be part of the surgical count process? - Answers all counted items are kept
in the surgical/procedure room until all counts have been completed
risk factors for the surgical patient who uses/abuses alcohol include - Answers exaggerated physiological
stress response
which of the following statements describes the term revenue? - Answers an organizations earnings
made for services rendered
which of the following is not a safety practice for energy generating devices? - Answers activation of the
foot pedal by the assistant
which option describes an interrupted suture? - Answers a single stitch that is tied independently
a suture placed in the epidermal layer - Answers the laser is kept in the active mode throughout the
procedure
preoperative assessment is a critical nursing element when considering surgical positioning. which of the
following may increase patients risk for injury? - Answers pre-existing conditions, body mass index, and
age
to prevent a wrong site, wrong side or wrong patient event, who is responsible for marking the surgical
site? - Answers licensed practitioner performing the procedure
an area of painful skin that is abraded, blistered, or has shallow craters would be classified as which
stage of pressure injury? - Answers stage 2
the purpose of surgical drape is to - Answers cover furniture for use by non-sterile personnel
health care professionals have an ethical and legal obligation to maintain and protect their patients
confidentiality and privacy. which of the following statements is false? - Answers using personal devices
to capture images of patients or their personal information is appropriate for documentation purposes
Which of the following is a traffic rule that the scrubbed person should observe? - Answers change
positions with another scrubbed person wither face to face or back to back
fast-tracking - Answers is the patients transfer to phase 2 post anesthesia care
which of the following is the best option for the nurse to take when preparing for medication? - Answers
prepare medications for one patient at a time
instruments are inspected at multiple points of use and during the sterilization process. which step is a
preventative method? - Answers scheduled inspection of instrument sets
which of the following is not applicable to the RN working in the post anesthesia care unit? - Answers
can provide regional anesthesia
when a count discrepancy occurs, - Answers the surgeon stops the surgery
an example of a simple drain is the - Answers penrose drain
a culture of safety focuses on - Answers organizational care delivery
the use of verbal orders should be reserved only for clinical necessity. which of the following should be
done regarding a verbal order? - Answers document the order as close as possible to the time the order
was communicated
when is is appropriate for the perioperative nurse to release cricoid pressure? - Answers when the ET
tube is inflated
LAST is a patient medical emergency that occurs when - Answers the local anesthetic blood threshold is
exceeded
which of the following is incorrect about the hazardous chemical agents in the perioperative setting? -
Answers eyewash stations must be easily accessible within 20 seconds of use of storage locations
which of the following is a benefit to robotic surgery? - Answers instruments may have more flexibility
than the human wrists
when is terminal cleaning performed? - Answers at the end of the day
surgical fires can occur on or in the patient. in which element of the triangle does a laser or
electrosurgical device belong? - Answers ignition source
which barrier level gown would you choose for an anticipated high risk of exposure? - Answers level 4
an important step of preoperative skin antisepsis is the documentation. which elements is recorded
after surgery? - Answers hypersensitivity
, which statement on draping the sterile field is incorrect? - Answers the unscrubbed team members
apply the sterile drapes to create a sterile field
ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) protocols typically begin - Answers before surgery
phases of postoperative care are - Answers levels of patient care
which statement regarding delegation of nursing activites is false? - Answers the delegating RN provides
basic description of the task, referring questions or instructions to the charge nurse
specimen management errors can result in - Answers potential litigation
which example describes a situational based error? The RN - Answers is juggling several patient care
activites
which of the following should be part of the surgical count process? - Answers all counted items are kept
in the surgical/procedure room until all counts have been completed
risk factors for the surgical patient who uses/abuses alcohol include - Answers exaggerated physiological
stress response
which of the following statements describes the term revenue? - Answers an organizations earnings
made for services rendered
which of the following is not a safety practice for energy generating devices? - Answers activation of the
foot pedal by the assistant
which option describes an interrupted suture? - Answers a single stitch that is tied independently
a suture placed in the epidermal layer - Answers the laser is kept in the active mode throughout the
procedure
preoperative assessment is a critical nursing element when considering surgical positioning. which of the
following may increase patients risk for injury? - Answers pre-existing conditions, body mass index, and
age
to prevent a wrong site, wrong side or wrong patient event, who is responsible for marking the surgical
site? - Answers licensed practitioner performing the procedure
an area of painful skin that is abraded, blistered, or has shallow craters would be classified as which
stage of pressure injury? - Answers stage 2
the purpose of surgical drape is to - Answers cover furniture for use by non-sterile personnel
health care professionals have an ethical and legal obligation to maintain and protect their patients
confidentiality and privacy. which of the following statements is false? - Answers using personal devices
to capture images of patients or their personal information is appropriate for documentation purposes
