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Prepare for the AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses) Certification Exam with this comprehensive study guide. Designed for perioperative nurses, nursing students, and healthcare professionals, this resource provides 100% solved exam questions with verified answers to ensure mastery of perioperative nursing concepts and excel on certification exams. Key features include: Complete coverage of AORN exam topics, including surgical procedures, patient safety, infection control, perioperative nursing standards, and clinical best practices 100% solved practice questions with verified answers to reinforce learning and improve exam readiness Step-by-step explanations to enhance understanding, retention, and practical application Exam-focused strategies to boost accuracy, confidence, and performance Practical guidance for real-world perioperative nursing scenarios and patient care Ideal for learners aiming to strengthen perioperative nursing knowledge, achieve AORN certification, and excel in exams, this guide is an essential preparation tool for all perioperative professionals.

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Which professionals are NOT qualified D. operating surgeon
to provide anesthesia care to the
patient?
A. anesthesiologists
B. CRNA
C. Perioperative nurses
D. The operating surgeon

identify the factors you would take AC D
into consideration before determining
what anesthetic to use for a particular
patient:
a. age of the patient
b. sex
c. physiological status of the patient
d. surgeon's preference

the response to anesthesia depends on the occupation of a critical num
Protein Receptor Theory
of receptor sites

Meyer-Overton Theory the potency of the anesthetic depends upon its lipid solubility

, anesthetics work through opiate-like substances that suppress various
Endogenous Endorphins Theory
pathways

Phase 1: induction
a precise way of looking at general
phase 2: maintenance
anesthesia is to divide it into 3 phases:
phase 3: emergence

judy is a patient about to undergo Stage 1: induction
sugery. she was given anesthesia a few Phase 1: initial administration
minuates ago and is beginning to feel
its effects. what stage and phase of
anesthesia is she in?

stage 1: initial administration
stage 2: excitement
Stages of Anesthesia
stage 3: intrasurgery
stage 4: possible respiratory failure

intravenous induction of general carried out by the action of short-acting drugs that are continuously in
anesthesia when administrating total throughout the surgery; is carried out using drugs such as thiopental an
intravenous anesthesia propofol

, what type of anesthesia involves an epidural
injection into the space between the
ligamentum flavum and the dura?

what is NOT a local anesthetic drug c
used for regional anesthesia?
a. bupivicaine
b. lidocaine
c. fentanyl
d. tetracaine

sudden rise in temperature
what are the symptoms that indicate a
increase in end-tidal CO2
patient is experiencing a MH episode
increased oxygen demand

discontinue all triggering agents
continue with safe agents
hyperventilate with % oxygen
protocol for treatment of MH
switch to a new anesthesia machine
give dantrolene until signs stabilize
cool patient with iced saline solutions

patient-related factors that can low birth weight infants
contribute to hypothermia include: congestive heart failure

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