AORN Periop 101 Exam
2026/2027 Exam Questions and
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When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following
statement should be considered? Select all that apply. - ANSWER
✔✔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: - ANSWER ✔✔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: - ANSWER ✔✔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. - ANSWER ✔✔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? - ANSWER ✔✔D. Use a sterile
transfer device
,Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural
absorbable suture? - ANSWER ✔✔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? - ANSWER ✔✔B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract
other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - ANSWER ✔✔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. - ANSWER ✔✔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. - ANSWER
✔✔A. Duration of the procedure
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, B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical thinking?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER ✔✔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? -
ANSWER ✔✔B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations
for preoperative patient skin antisepsis? - ANSWER ✔✔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? - ANSWER ✔✔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. - ANSWER
✔✔A. Avoid splashing while pouring
2026/2027 Exam Questions and
Answers | Already Graded A+
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following
statement should be considered? Select all that apply. - ANSWER
✔✔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: - ANSWER ✔✔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: - ANSWER ✔✔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. - ANSWER ✔✔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? - ANSWER ✔✔D. Use a sterile
transfer device
,Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural
absorbable suture? - ANSWER ✔✔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? - ANSWER ✔✔B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract
other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - ANSWER ✔✔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. - ANSWER ✔✔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. - ANSWER
✔✔A. Duration of the procedure
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PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical thinking?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER ✔✔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? -
ANSWER ✔✔B. Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations
for preoperative patient skin antisepsis? - ANSWER ✔✔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? - ANSWER ✔✔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. - ANSWER
✔✔A. Avoid splashing while pouring
