AORN Periop 101 study guide Exam
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Extravasation can lead to - CORRECT ANSWERS hypervolemia
An accountable care organization is.. - CORRECT ANSWERS a voluntary, coordinated effort
across health care specialties
Which of the following should be a part of the surgical count process? - CORRECT ANSWERS All
counted items are kept in the surgical/procedural room until all counts have been completed
which of the following social determinants of health relates to high lead levels in water and pediatric
health? - CORRECT ANSWERS An environment free of life-threatening toxins
which option describes a critical patient safety step that the scrub nurse takes prior to laparoscopic
surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS Checks the surface of insulated instruments for tears and cracks
What describes a portal of entry for an infectious agent? - CORRECT ANSWERS Mucus
membranes
what describes the amount of virus that is found in an individual's blood - CORRECT ANSWERS
viral load
what is a benefit of robotic surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS Instruments may have more
flexibility that the human wrist
, Paper documentation correction should - CORRECT ANSWERS follow the facilities policy and
procedure
what is not a safety practice for energy-generating devices? - CORRECT ANSWERS Activation of
the foot pedal by the assistant
Specimen management errors can result in - CORRECT ANSWERS potential litigation
What is associated with medication errors? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased chance of human
factor mistakes
Which barrier level gown woulf you choose for an anticipated high risk of exposure? - CORRECT
ANSWERS level 4
the definition of a health disparity is - CORRECT ANSWERS all the above
Fastracking - CORRECT ANSWERS is the patient's transfer to phase 2 postanesthesia care
a brachial plexus injury is not likely to occur - CORRECT ANSWERS when the patient's head nad
neck are in the neutral position
Which preoperatve assessment option is not correct - CORRECT ANSWERS INstruct the patient
not to remove any jewelry prior to surgery
To prevent a wrong site, wrong side, or wrong patient event, who is responsible for marking the surgical
site? - CORRECT ANSWERS Licensed professional performing the surgery
Questions and Answers (Most Recent
Version, Complete Study 2025/2026 RATED
A+
Extravasation can lead to - CORRECT ANSWERS hypervolemia
An accountable care organization is.. - CORRECT ANSWERS a voluntary, coordinated effort
across health care specialties
Which of the following should be a part of the surgical count process? - CORRECT ANSWERS All
counted items are kept in the surgical/procedural room until all counts have been completed
which of the following social determinants of health relates to high lead levels in water and pediatric
health? - CORRECT ANSWERS An environment free of life-threatening toxins
which option describes a critical patient safety step that the scrub nurse takes prior to laparoscopic
surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS Checks the surface of insulated instruments for tears and cracks
What describes a portal of entry for an infectious agent? - CORRECT ANSWERS Mucus
membranes
what describes the amount of virus that is found in an individual's blood - CORRECT ANSWERS
viral load
what is a benefit of robotic surgery? - CORRECT ANSWERS Instruments may have more
flexibility that the human wrist
, Paper documentation correction should - CORRECT ANSWERS follow the facilities policy and
procedure
what is not a safety practice for energy-generating devices? - CORRECT ANSWERS Activation of
the foot pedal by the assistant
Specimen management errors can result in - CORRECT ANSWERS potential litigation
What is associated with medication errors? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased chance of human
factor mistakes
Which barrier level gown woulf you choose for an anticipated high risk of exposure? - CORRECT
ANSWERS level 4
the definition of a health disparity is - CORRECT ANSWERS all the above
Fastracking - CORRECT ANSWERS is the patient's transfer to phase 2 postanesthesia care
a brachial plexus injury is not likely to occur - CORRECT ANSWERS when the patient's head nad
neck are in the neutral position
Which preoperatve assessment option is not correct - CORRECT ANSWERS INstruct the patient
not to remove any jewelry prior to surgery
To prevent a wrong site, wrong side, or wrong patient event, who is responsible for marking the surgical
site? - CORRECT ANSWERS Licensed professional performing the surgery
