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2025/2026
While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the pt R knee has been
marked by the surgeon but the pt is scheduled for the L Knee arthroplasty. What is the
best action for the nurse? -CORRECT ANSWER-verify with the surgeon
A pt age 7 is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at the ambulatory
surgery center. During the preoperative telephone interview, the mother asks the
preoperative nurse if her daughter will be able to take her favorite stuffed animal into the
OR. Which of the following is the best response based on the child's developmental
level -CORRECT ANSWER-we will make sure the toy stays with your daughter until the
anesthetic takes effect
The periperative registered nurse notes that the pt is taking garlic as a prophylactic cold
remedy. This information is reported to which of the following health care providers? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Anesthesia care provider, because garlic can prolong bleeding
A pt who has just received a local anesthetic block is beginning to demonstrate
decreased breathing rate & depth, tremors, and muscle twitching, the nurse should
suspect a/an -CORRECT ANSWER-toxic reaction to the local anesthesia
the perioperative nurse can expect the would /ostomy/continence nurse to mark the site
for the stoma for a colostomy at -CORRECT ANSWER-rectus muscle
,During a local procedure, the nurse notices that the pt is exhibiting a sense of
uneasiness, agitation, coughing & wheezing. The nrse should suspect a/an -CORRECT
ANSWER-allergic reaction to the local anesthesia
the 3 tops risk factors associated w/ pt falls are medications, gait, and -CORRECT
ANSWER-previous fall
normal hematocrit for pt age 10 years ranges from -CORRECT ANSWER-34-40%
universal protocol is a process to keep pt safe in surgery. Verbal confirmation is
performed at 3 points during the perioperative period. Which of the following is identified
as 1 of the 3 critical points? -CORRECT ANSWER-sign in before induction of
anesthesia
a 12 year old boy is scheduled for srgery to repair a fracture to the knee involving the
epiphyseal plate. The perioperative nurse recognizes the primary complication resulting
from the injury is -CORRECT ANSWER-impaired growth to the affected leg
a pt suffers a cardiac arrest following the injection of bupivacaine 0.5% w/ epi 1:200,000
25 mL as a peripheral nerve block for L knee arthroscopy. The perioperative nurse can
anticipate obtaining which of the following drugs for the anesthesia care provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER-20% lipid emulsion
Which of the following is an assessment parameter monitored through the use of
perioperative nurse process? -CORRECT ANSWER-documentation of potential needs
preoperative pt assessment of the use of herbs is an important function of the
perioperative nurse so that -CORRECT ANSWER-the appropriate healthcare provider
can be notified of potential risks to the surgical procedure
,which electrolyte is important to check preoperatively after bowel prep the day before? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Potassium
AORN peripoperative nursing data set (PNDS) is the structured nursing vocabulary
designed to describe nursing care in the perioperative setting. At the core of the PNDS
conceptual model is the -CORRECT ANSWER-patient
What Is Defined As The Standardized Process To Keep Patients Safe In Surgery? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Universal protocol
The purpose of witnessing a surgical consent is to attest to which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER-the signature was voluntary and not coerced
Which one of the following antibiotics can potentiate neuromuscular blocking agents? -
CORRECT ANSWER-piperacillin
Universal protocol is -CORRECT ANSWER-a standardized means for ensuring pt
safety during surgery
during the discharge medication reconciliation process, the postanesthesia care unit
nurse educates the pt and family members to -CORRECT ANSWER-use 1 pharmacy
for filling all prescriptions and OTC medications
a pt scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative prothrombin result
of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is to -CORRECT ANSWER-inform
the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite
During the preoperative assessment, the pt states that "donor-directed" RBCs are
available and should be sued if a blood transfusion is necessary. Which of the following
is accurate about donor directed RBCs? -CORRECT ANSWER-donated blood is tested
and processed by the blood bank
, What is the physiological change associated w/ the normal aging process in geriatric pt?
-CORRECT ANSWER-increased vascular resistance
during the preoperative assessment, the perioperative nurse notes on the history &
physical that the pt has an entrapped median nerve on the volar surface of the wrist
secondary to her work as an IT specialist. The nurse will set up for which of the
following procedures? -CORRECT ANSWER-carpal tunnel repair
which of the following pt is at increased risk of inadvertent hypothermia? -CORRECT
ANSWER-82 year old undergoing colectomy
pt is admitted from a long term facility with a fractured hip. The pt has a " do not
resuscitate" (DNR) order in his medical record. The perioperative nurse's next action is
to -CORRECT ANSWER-ensure that the pt, anesthesia care provider & surgeon have
an opportunity to discuss options and answer questions
It is the responsibility of the _____ to obtain informed consent for a proposed surgical
procedure -CORRECT ANSWER-practitioner performing the procedure
a form of standardized language in the perioperative setting is reinforced by the use of
which documentation format? -CORRECT ANSWER-PNDS
Pneumatic tourniquet inflation pressures are determined by -CORRECT ANSWER-
systolic BP, age of pt, & circumference of extremity
placing sequential compression devices ( SCDs) on a pt legs preoperatively addresses
which of the following risk factors for the development of deep vain thrombosis (DVT)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-venous stasis
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While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the pt R knee has been
marked by the surgeon but the pt is scheduled for the L Knee arthroplasty. What is the
best action for the nurse? -CORRECT ANSWER-verify with the surgeon
A pt age 7 is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at the ambulatory
surgery center. During the preoperative telephone interview, the mother asks the
preoperative nurse if her daughter will be able to take her favorite stuffed animal into the
OR. Which of the following is the best response based on the child's developmental
level -CORRECT ANSWER-we will make sure the toy stays with your daughter until the
anesthetic takes effect
The periperative registered nurse notes that the pt is taking garlic as a prophylactic cold
remedy. This information is reported to which of the following health care providers? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Anesthesia care provider, because garlic can prolong bleeding
A pt who has just received a local anesthetic block is beginning to demonstrate
decreased breathing rate & depth, tremors, and muscle twitching, the nurse should
suspect a/an -CORRECT ANSWER-toxic reaction to the local anesthesia
the perioperative nurse can expect the would /ostomy/continence nurse to mark the site
for the stoma for a colostomy at -CORRECT ANSWER-rectus muscle
,During a local procedure, the nurse notices that the pt is exhibiting a sense of
uneasiness, agitation, coughing & wheezing. The nrse should suspect a/an -CORRECT
ANSWER-allergic reaction to the local anesthesia
the 3 tops risk factors associated w/ pt falls are medications, gait, and -CORRECT
ANSWER-previous fall
normal hematocrit for pt age 10 years ranges from -CORRECT ANSWER-34-40%
universal protocol is a process to keep pt safe in surgery. Verbal confirmation is
performed at 3 points during the perioperative period. Which of the following is identified
as 1 of the 3 critical points? -CORRECT ANSWER-sign in before induction of
anesthesia
a 12 year old boy is scheduled for srgery to repair a fracture to the knee involving the
epiphyseal plate. The perioperative nurse recognizes the primary complication resulting
from the injury is -CORRECT ANSWER-impaired growth to the affected leg
a pt suffers a cardiac arrest following the injection of bupivacaine 0.5% w/ epi 1:200,000
25 mL as a peripheral nerve block for L knee arthroscopy. The perioperative nurse can
anticipate obtaining which of the following drugs for the anesthesia care provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER-20% lipid emulsion
Which of the following is an assessment parameter monitored through the use of
perioperative nurse process? -CORRECT ANSWER-documentation of potential needs
preoperative pt assessment of the use of herbs is an important function of the
perioperative nurse so that -CORRECT ANSWER-the appropriate healthcare provider
can be notified of potential risks to the surgical procedure
,which electrolyte is important to check preoperatively after bowel prep the day before? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Potassium
AORN peripoperative nursing data set (PNDS) is the structured nursing vocabulary
designed to describe nursing care in the perioperative setting. At the core of the PNDS
conceptual model is the -CORRECT ANSWER-patient
What Is Defined As The Standardized Process To Keep Patients Safe In Surgery? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Universal protocol
The purpose of witnessing a surgical consent is to attest to which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER-the signature was voluntary and not coerced
Which one of the following antibiotics can potentiate neuromuscular blocking agents? -
CORRECT ANSWER-piperacillin
Universal protocol is -CORRECT ANSWER-a standardized means for ensuring pt
safety during surgery
during the discharge medication reconciliation process, the postanesthesia care unit
nurse educates the pt and family members to -CORRECT ANSWER-use 1 pharmacy
for filling all prescriptions and OTC medications
a pt scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative prothrombin result
of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is to -CORRECT ANSWER-inform
the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite
During the preoperative assessment, the pt states that "donor-directed" RBCs are
available and should be sued if a blood transfusion is necessary. Which of the following
is accurate about donor directed RBCs? -CORRECT ANSWER-donated blood is tested
and processed by the blood bank
, What is the physiological change associated w/ the normal aging process in geriatric pt?
-CORRECT ANSWER-increased vascular resistance
during the preoperative assessment, the perioperative nurse notes on the history &
physical that the pt has an entrapped median nerve on the volar surface of the wrist
secondary to her work as an IT specialist. The nurse will set up for which of the
following procedures? -CORRECT ANSWER-carpal tunnel repair
which of the following pt is at increased risk of inadvertent hypothermia? -CORRECT
ANSWER-82 year old undergoing colectomy
pt is admitted from a long term facility with a fractured hip. The pt has a " do not
resuscitate" (DNR) order in his medical record. The perioperative nurse's next action is
to -CORRECT ANSWER-ensure that the pt, anesthesia care provider & surgeon have
an opportunity to discuss options and answer questions
It is the responsibility of the _____ to obtain informed consent for a proposed surgical
procedure -CORRECT ANSWER-practitioner performing the procedure
a form of standardized language in the perioperative setting is reinforced by the use of
which documentation format? -CORRECT ANSWER-PNDS
Pneumatic tourniquet inflation pressures are determined by -CORRECT ANSWER-
systolic BP, age of pt, & circumference of extremity
placing sequential compression devices ( SCDs) on a pt legs preoperatively addresses
which of the following risk factors for the development of deep vain thrombosis (DVT)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-venous stasis
