AORN PERIOP 101 EXAMINATION MOCK QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Which of the following is a particular consideration for post-op care of a patient who
is a regular user of cannabis products?
a. Euphoria
b. Galactorrhea
c. Bispectral index (BIS) Elevation
d. Unknown tolerance to analgesics - ✔✔D.
✔✔What is a consideration for the abdominoperitoneal preoperative skin antisepsis?
a. The bladder is drained before vaginal prep
b. Three or more prep kits are necessary
c. Positioning devices should be ready for use prior to positioning
d. the three areas that are prepped are the abdomen, vagina, and thighs. - ✔✔C.
✔✔One of the physiological effects of the Trendelenburg position is:
a. Intracranial hypertension
b. Even distribution of lung ventilation
c. Increased cardiac output
d. Venous pooling in the lower extremities - ✔✔A.
✔✔The most SPECIFIC early indicator of a malignant hyperthermia crisis is:
a. a change in the electrocardiogram
b. an increase in end-tidal CO2
c. Hyperkalemia
d. tachypnea - ✔✔B.
✔✔From the options provided, which describes a portal of entry for an infectious agent?
a. mucous membranes
b. dirty surfaces and equipment
c. aerosols
d. an individual receiving healthcare - ✔✔A.
✔✔A monopolar electrosurgery intervention for the patient with an implanted IED is:
a. placement of the dispersive pad as close as possible to the IED
b. use of the ESU at the highest power setting for faster application
c. verification that the IED and its leads are between the IED and the dispersive pads.
d. Inactivate the IED, when possible - ✔✔D.
✔✔The definition of a health disparity is:
a. adherence to the standard of care for every individual
b. a higher burden of disease for some populations
c. the equal distribution of healthcare resources across the population
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Which of the following is a particular consideration for post-op care of a patient who
is a regular user of cannabis products?
a. Euphoria
b. Galactorrhea
c. Bispectral index (BIS) Elevation
d. Unknown tolerance to analgesics - ✔✔D.
✔✔What is a consideration for the abdominoperitoneal preoperative skin antisepsis?
a. The bladder is drained before vaginal prep
b. Three or more prep kits are necessary
c. Positioning devices should be ready for use prior to positioning
d. the three areas that are prepped are the abdomen, vagina, and thighs. - ✔✔C.
✔✔One of the physiological effects of the Trendelenburg position is:
a. Intracranial hypertension
b. Even distribution of lung ventilation
c. Increased cardiac output
d. Venous pooling in the lower extremities - ✔✔A.
✔✔The most SPECIFIC early indicator of a malignant hyperthermia crisis is:
a. a change in the electrocardiogram
b. an increase in end-tidal CO2
c. Hyperkalemia
d. tachypnea - ✔✔B.
✔✔From the options provided, which describes a portal of entry for an infectious agent?
a. mucous membranes
b. dirty surfaces and equipment
c. aerosols
d. an individual receiving healthcare - ✔✔A.
✔✔A monopolar electrosurgery intervention for the patient with an implanted IED is:
a. placement of the dispersive pad as close as possible to the IED
b. use of the ESU at the highest power setting for faster application
c. verification that the IED and its leads are between the IED and the dispersive pads.
d. Inactivate the IED, when possible - ✔✔D.
✔✔The definition of a health disparity is:
a. adherence to the standard of care for every individual
b. a higher burden of disease for some populations
c. the equal distribution of healthcare resources across the population
