AORN 101 REAL STUDYGUIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
PROFESSOR VERIFIED
Nursing (Chamberlain University)
,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 ans - 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 ans - 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 ans
- A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a medication vial to the
sterile field?
Correct ans - D. Use a
,sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture?
Correct ans - 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 ans
- B. Counting silently so it doesn't
distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? Correct ans - D. A small portion of tissue is
incised and sent for examination.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or fi re from occurring
when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. Correct ans
- 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 ans - 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 ans - C.
Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair?
Correct
ans
- B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for preoperative patient skin
antisepsis?
Correct ans - 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
ans - 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 ans - A.
Avoid splashing while pouring
C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
PROFESSOR VERIFIED
Nursing (Chamberlain University)
,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 ans - 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 ans - 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 ans
- A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a medication vial to the
sterile field?
Correct ans - D. Use a
,sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture?
Correct ans - 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 ans
- B. Counting silently so it doesn't
distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? Correct ans - D. A small portion of tissue is
incised and sent for examination.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or fi re from occurring
when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. Correct ans
- 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 ans - 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 ans - C.
Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair?
Correct
ans
- B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for preoperative patient skin
antisepsis?
Correct ans - 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
ans - 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 ans - A.
Avoid splashing while pouring
C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
