Periop 101 Exam
Which of the following is a traffic rule that the scrubbed person should observe? ANS: change positions
with another scrubbed person wither face to face or back to back
fast-tracking ANS: 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? ANS:
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? ANS: scheduled inspection of instrument sets
which of the following is not applicable to the RN working in the post anesthesia care unit? ANS: can
provide regional anesthesia
when a count discrepancy occurs, ANS: the surgeon stops the surgery
an example of a simple drain is the ANS: penrose drain
a culture of safety focuses on ANS: 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? ANS: 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? ANS: when the ET tube is
inflated
,LAST is a patient medical emergency that occurs when ANS: the local anesthetic blood threshold is
exceeded
which of the following is incorrect about the hazardous chemical agents in the perioperative setting?
ANS: eyewash stations must be easily accessible within 20 seconds of use of storage locations
which of the following is a benefit to robotic surgery? ANS: instruments may have more flexibility than
the human wrists
when is terminal cleaning performed? ANS: 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? ANS: ignition source
which barrier level gown would you choose for an anticipated high risk of exposure? ANS: level 4
an important step of preoperative skin antisepsis is the documentation. which elements is recorded
after surgery? ANS: hypersensitivity
which statement on draping the sterile field is incorrect? ANS: the unscrubbed team members apply
the sterile drapes to create a sterile field
ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) protocols typically begin ANS: before surgery
phases of postoperative care are ANS: levels of patient care
which statement regarding delegation of nursing activites is false? ANS: the delegating RN provides
basic description of the task, referring questions or instructions to the charge nurse
, specimen management errors can result in ANS: potential litigation
which example describes a situational based error? The RN ANS: is juggling several patient care
activites
which of the following should be part of the surgical count process? ANS: 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 ANS: exaggerated physiological
stress response
which of the following statements describes the term revenue? ANS: an organizations earnings made
for services rendered
which of the following is not a safety practice for energy generating devices? ANS: activation of the
foot pedal by the assistant
which option describes an interrupted suture? ANS: a single stitch that is tied independently
a suture placed in the epidermal layer ANS: 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? ANS: 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? ANS: licensed practitioner performing the procedure
Which of the following is a traffic rule that the scrubbed person should observe? ANS: change positions
with another scrubbed person wither face to face or back to back
fast-tracking ANS: 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? ANS:
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? ANS: scheduled inspection of instrument sets
which of the following is not applicable to the RN working in the post anesthesia care unit? ANS: can
provide regional anesthesia
when a count discrepancy occurs, ANS: the surgeon stops the surgery
an example of a simple drain is the ANS: penrose drain
a culture of safety focuses on ANS: 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? ANS: 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? ANS: when the ET tube is
inflated
,LAST is a patient medical emergency that occurs when ANS: the local anesthetic blood threshold is
exceeded
which of the following is incorrect about the hazardous chemical agents in the perioperative setting?
ANS: eyewash stations must be easily accessible within 20 seconds of use of storage locations
which of the following is a benefit to robotic surgery? ANS: instruments may have more flexibility than
the human wrists
when is terminal cleaning performed? ANS: 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? ANS: ignition source
which barrier level gown would you choose for an anticipated high risk of exposure? ANS: level 4
an important step of preoperative skin antisepsis is the documentation. which elements is recorded
after surgery? ANS: hypersensitivity
which statement on draping the sterile field is incorrect? ANS: the unscrubbed team members apply
the sterile drapes to create a sterile field
ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) protocols typically begin ANS: before surgery
phases of postoperative care are ANS: levels of patient care
which statement regarding delegation of nursing activites is false? ANS: the delegating RN provides
basic description of the task, referring questions or instructions to the charge nurse
, specimen management errors can result in ANS: potential litigation
which example describes a situational based error? The RN ANS: is juggling several patient care
activites
which of the following should be part of the surgical count process? ANS: 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 ANS: exaggerated physiological
stress response
which of the following statements describes the term revenue? ANS: an organizations earnings made
for services rendered
which of the following is not a safety practice for energy generating devices? ANS: activation of the
foot pedal by the assistant
which option describes an interrupted suture? ANS: a single stitch that is tied independently
a suture placed in the epidermal layer ANS: 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? ANS: 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? ANS: licensed practitioner performing the procedure
