AORN Periop 101 Exam Questions with
Correct Answers | Latest 2026
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be
considered? Select all that apply. - ✔✔
A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speak out
B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.
D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles of aseptic technique.
In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you about the restricted
zone in your OR suite. The following statements are true: - ✔✔
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: - ✔✔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. - ✔✔
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? - ✔✔D. Use a sterile transfer device
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,Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔B. Counting
silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - ✔✔D. A small portion of tissue is incised and
sent for examination.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or fire from occurring
when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. - ✔✔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. - ✔✔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. -
✔✔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? - ✔✔B. Laparotomy
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,Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for preoperative patient
skin antisepsis? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔A. Avoid splashing while pouring
C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
D. Use absorbent material and then triple rinse with water any area or surface where accidental
formalin spillage occurs.
E. Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible to persons unfamiliar with their use.
After initial administration, which statement below the proper order of the 4 stages of general
anesthesia affecting the patient? - ✔✔A. Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory
failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR environment? Select all
that apply. - ✔✔A. Adhering to facility policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment options for malignant
hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and prepare for? - ✔✔B. Provide 100% oxygen, used
iced saline to cool patient.
An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical procedures is that MIS:
-
✔✔A. Can be performed through smaller incisions.
While monitoring a patient undergoing local anesthesia, the nurse should be suspicious of
systemic toxicity related to which of the following patient complaints? Select all that apply. -
✔✔B. Metallic taste
C. Numbness of the lips
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, D. Tinnitus
4|Page
Correct Answers | Latest 2026
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be
considered? Select all that apply. - ✔✔
A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speak out
B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.
D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles of aseptic technique.
In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you about the restricted
zone in your OR suite. The following statements are true: - ✔✔
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: - ✔✔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. - ✔✔
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? - ✔✔D. Use a sterile transfer device
1|Page
,Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔B. Counting
silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - ✔✔D. A small portion of tissue is incised and
sent for examination.
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or fire from occurring
when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply. - ✔✔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. - ✔✔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. -
✔✔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? - ✔✔B. Laparotomy
2|Page
,Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for preoperative patient
skin antisepsis? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔A. Avoid splashing while pouring
C. When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
D. Use absorbent material and then triple rinse with water any area or surface where accidental
formalin spillage occurs.
E. Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible to persons unfamiliar with their use.
After initial administration, which statement below the proper order of the 4 stages of general
anesthesia affecting the patient? - ✔✔A. Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory
failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR environment? Select all
that apply. - ✔✔A. Adhering to facility policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment options for malignant
hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and prepare for? - ✔✔B. Provide 100% oxygen, used
iced saline to cool patient.
An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical procedures is that MIS:
-
✔✔A. Can be performed through smaller incisions.
While monitoring a patient undergoing local anesthesia, the nurse should be suspicious of
systemic toxicity related to which of the following patient complaints? Select all that apply. -
✔✔B. Metallic taste
C. Numbness of the lips
3|Page
, D. Tinnitus
4|Page
