AORN Periop 101 Final Exam
83 High-Accuracy Questions | 2025/2026 Real Exam Format | Professionally Verified |
A+ Quality
EXAM OVERVIEW
The AORN Periop 101 Final Exam delivers a realistic and fully verified 2025/2026 exam
experience designed to strengthen mastery and test readiness. Featuring 83 carefully
structured questions, this comprehensive resource embodies professional-level accuracy
and authenticity, ensuring verified answers and exam realism that mirrors actual testing
conditions.
EXAM FEATURES
• 83 exam-accurate questions aligned with 2025/2026 AORN standards
• Comprehensive coverage of 6 domains for complete perioperative preparation
• Verified answers with detailed explanations for accurate understanding
• High-yield content for efficient study and time management
• Realistic exam simulation to build confidence for success in the AORN Periop 101 Final Exam
CORE TESTING AREAS
→ Anesthesia & Pain Management (16 Questions)
→ Intraoperative Patient Safety (17 Questions)
→ Legal, Ethical & Professional Practice (5 Questions)
→ Preoperative Care (14 Questions)
→ Surgical Asepsis & Infection Prevention (15 Questions)
→ Surgical Procedures & Instrumentation (16 Questions)
Page 1
,Preoperative Care (14 Questions)
Question 1
Which of the following is an essential preoperative principle to ensure patient safety and
satisfaction?
A. Providing accurate information about the surgical procedure and expected outcomes
B. Ensuring the patient is fasting for the recommended amount of time before surgery
C. Conducting a thorough preoperative assessment to identify potential risks and complications
D. Administering anesthesia without consulting the patient's medical history
Correct Answer
C
Rationale:
A thorough preoperative assessment is essential to identify potential risks and complications, allowing the
perioperative team to implement appropriate measures to mitigate these risks and ensure patient safety.
Question 2
What is the primary purpose of the preoperative interview in perioperative care?
A. To educate the patient about the surgical procedure and expected outcomes
B. To obtain the patient's medical history and identify potential risks and complications
C. To administer anesthesia and ensure patient safety
D. To conduct a physical examination and take vital signs
Correct Answer
B
Rationale:
The preoperative interview is a critical component of perioperative care, as it allows the perioperative team to
obtain the patient's medical history, identify potential risks and complications, and implement appropriate measures
to mitigate these risks.
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,Question 3
Which of the following is a critical aspect of preoperative care when caring for a patient with a
bleeding disorder?
A. Ensuring the patient is fasting for the recommended amount of time before surgery
B. Administering a blood thinner to prevent blood clots
C. Transferring blood products as ordered by the surgeon
D. Providing a blood clotting factor to ensure proper blood clotting
Correct Answer
D
Rationale:
When caring for a patient with a bleeding disorder, it is essential to provide a blood clotting factor to ensure proper
blood clotting and prevent excessive bleeding during and after surgery.
Question 4
Which of the following is an essential aspect of preoperative care when caring for a patient with
a history of substance abuse?
A. Conducting a thorough physical examination to identify potential risks and complications
B. Obtaining the patient's medical history and identifying potential risks and complications
C. Administering a substance abuse treatment plan to the patient
D. Providing a substance abuse education program to the patient
Correct Answer
B
Rationale:
When caring for a patient with a history of substance abuse, it is essential to obtain the patient's medical history
and identify potential risks and complications, allowing the perioperative team to implement appropriate measures
to mitigate these risks and ensure patient safety.
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, Question 5
What is the purpose of the preoperative medication administration in perioperative care?
A. To administer medications that may interact with anesthesia
B. To ensure the patient's comfort and relaxation before surgery
C. To identify and mitigate potential risks and complications before surgery
D. To administer anesthesia to the patient
Correct Answer
B
Rationale:
Preoperative medication administration is essential to ensure the patient's comfort and relaxation before surgery,
reducing anxiety and stress associated with the surgical experience.
Question 6
A patient's preoperative anxiety level is significantly influenced by which of the following
factors?
A. The patient's medical history
B. The patient's preoperative education
C. The surgical procedure
D. The patient's support system
Correct Answer
B: The patient's preoperative education
Rationale:
Effective preoperative education helps to alleviate patient anxiety and promotes cooperation during the
perioperative period.
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83 High-Accuracy Questions | 2025/2026 Real Exam Format | Professionally Verified |
A+ Quality
EXAM OVERVIEW
The AORN Periop 101 Final Exam delivers a realistic and fully verified 2025/2026 exam
experience designed to strengthen mastery and test readiness. Featuring 83 carefully
structured questions, this comprehensive resource embodies professional-level accuracy
and authenticity, ensuring verified answers and exam realism that mirrors actual testing
conditions.
EXAM FEATURES
• 83 exam-accurate questions aligned with 2025/2026 AORN standards
• Comprehensive coverage of 6 domains for complete perioperative preparation
• Verified answers with detailed explanations for accurate understanding
• High-yield content for efficient study and time management
• Realistic exam simulation to build confidence for success in the AORN Periop 101 Final Exam
CORE TESTING AREAS
→ Anesthesia & Pain Management (16 Questions)
→ Intraoperative Patient Safety (17 Questions)
→ Legal, Ethical & Professional Practice (5 Questions)
→ Preoperative Care (14 Questions)
→ Surgical Asepsis & Infection Prevention (15 Questions)
→ Surgical Procedures & Instrumentation (16 Questions)
Page 1
,Preoperative Care (14 Questions)
Question 1
Which of the following is an essential preoperative principle to ensure patient safety and
satisfaction?
A. Providing accurate information about the surgical procedure and expected outcomes
B. Ensuring the patient is fasting for the recommended amount of time before surgery
C. Conducting a thorough preoperative assessment to identify potential risks and complications
D. Administering anesthesia without consulting the patient's medical history
Correct Answer
C
Rationale:
A thorough preoperative assessment is essential to identify potential risks and complications, allowing the
perioperative team to implement appropriate measures to mitigate these risks and ensure patient safety.
Question 2
What is the primary purpose of the preoperative interview in perioperative care?
A. To educate the patient about the surgical procedure and expected outcomes
B. To obtain the patient's medical history and identify potential risks and complications
C. To administer anesthesia and ensure patient safety
D. To conduct a physical examination and take vital signs
Correct Answer
B
Rationale:
The preoperative interview is a critical component of perioperative care, as it allows the perioperative team to
obtain the patient's medical history, identify potential risks and complications, and implement appropriate measures
to mitigate these risks.
Page 2
,Question 3
Which of the following is a critical aspect of preoperative care when caring for a patient with a
bleeding disorder?
A. Ensuring the patient is fasting for the recommended amount of time before surgery
B. Administering a blood thinner to prevent blood clots
C. Transferring blood products as ordered by the surgeon
D. Providing a blood clotting factor to ensure proper blood clotting
Correct Answer
D
Rationale:
When caring for a patient with a bleeding disorder, it is essential to provide a blood clotting factor to ensure proper
blood clotting and prevent excessive bleeding during and after surgery.
Question 4
Which of the following is an essential aspect of preoperative care when caring for a patient with
a history of substance abuse?
A. Conducting a thorough physical examination to identify potential risks and complications
B. Obtaining the patient's medical history and identifying potential risks and complications
C. Administering a substance abuse treatment plan to the patient
D. Providing a substance abuse education program to the patient
Correct Answer
B
Rationale:
When caring for a patient with a history of substance abuse, it is essential to obtain the patient's medical history
and identify potential risks and complications, allowing the perioperative team to implement appropriate measures
to mitigate these risks and ensure patient safety.
Page 3
, Question 5
What is the purpose of the preoperative medication administration in perioperative care?
A. To administer medications that may interact with anesthesia
B. To ensure the patient's comfort and relaxation before surgery
C. To identify and mitigate potential risks and complications before surgery
D. To administer anesthesia to the patient
Correct Answer
B
Rationale:
Preoperative medication administration is essential to ensure the patient's comfort and relaxation before surgery,
reducing anxiety and stress associated with the surgical experience.
Question 6
A patient's preoperative anxiety level is significantly influenced by which of the following
factors?
A. The patient's medical history
B. The patient's preoperative education
C. The surgical procedure
D. The patient's support system
Correct Answer
B: The patient's preoperative education
Rationale:
Effective preoperative education helps to alleviate patient anxiety and promotes cooperation during the
perioperative period.
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