AORN Perioperative 101 UPDATED SCRIPT
2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● What indicators should be checked when assessing patient's skin
condition? Answer: Color, turgor, thickness, temperature, sensation, and
subq tissue
● What should a nurse take into consideration prior to surgery? Answer:
Physiological status, body size, mobility, health status, length of
procedure, anesthesia type, environment
● What three systems should ALWAYS be assessed regardless of age?
Answer: Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal
● Define the indicators of the given system: Cardiovascular Answer:
Complaints of edema, fatigue, and orthopnea
● Define the indicators of the given system: Respiratory Answer: Tidal
volume
● Define the indicators of the given system: Renal Answer: Intake and
output of urine
2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● What indicators should be checked when assessing patient's skin
condition? Answer: Color, turgor, thickness, temperature, sensation, and
subq tissue
● What should a nurse take into consideration prior to surgery? Answer:
Physiological status, body size, mobility, health status, length of
procedure, anesthesia type, environment
● What three systems should ALWAYS be assessed regardless of age?
Answer: Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal
● Define the indicators of the given system: Cardiovascular Answer:
Complaints of edema, fatigue, and orthopnea
● Define the indicators of the given system: Respiratory Answer: Tidal
volume
● Define the indicators of the given system: Renal Answer: Intake and
output of urine
