AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM Q&A
.When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be considered? Select all that apply.: 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.
2.In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The following statements are true:: 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.
3.You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will need:: A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than the main instrument table) for closed gloving.
4.The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all that ap- ply.: A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
5.Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a medication vial to the sterile field?: D. Use a sterile transfer device
6.Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture?: C. Open the package carefully over a small basin to
prevent splashing of the packaging solution
7.Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the following EX- CEPT?: B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
8.What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy?: D. A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
9.Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event,
or fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all
that apply.: 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 instru- ments before use. AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM Q&A
.Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead to development of
preopera- tive pressure ulcer include: Select all that apply.: A. Duration of
the procedure
B.Exaggerated positions
C.Circulatory disorders
D.Malnutrition
11.Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical
thinking? Select all that apply.: C. Informed practice
D.Holistic thinking
E.Unbiased thinking
F.Reasoned application of a step by step process
12.What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair?: B.
Laparoto- my
13.Which of the following statements correctly describes
recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis?: D. Prep
should start at the site of the incision and move outwards.
14.What are the 3 main factors to consider when assessing the patient
for allergies?: C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
15.The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure to
speci- men fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply.: A. Avoid
splashing while pouring
C.When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
D.Use absorbent material and then triple rinse with water any area or surface where accidental formalin spillage occurs.
E.Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible to persons unfamiliar with their use.
16.After initial administration, which statement below the proper order of
the 4 stages of general anesthesia affecting the patient?: A. Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
17.What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR environment? Select all that apply.: A. Adhering to facility policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
18.In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment
options for malignant hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM Q&A
prepare for?: B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient. AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM Q&A
.An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open sur- gical procedures is that MIS:: A. Can be performed through smaller incisions.
20.While monitoring a patient undergoing local anesthesia, the nurse should be suspicious of systemic toxicity related to which of the following patient complaints? Select all that apply.: B. Metallic taste
C.Numbness of the lips
D.Tinnitus
E.Visual Disturbances
21.To place a patient safely in TRENDELENBURG position, which of the
fol- lowing practices is indicated?: B. Position knees over the break in
the procedure bed to allow for knee flexion.
22.The first step in the sterilization process of surgical instruments that
have been used in case is:: A. Cleaning
23.By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely
use electrosurgery to the tissue.: C. Cut and coagulate
24.The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to
meet all of the following primary goals EXCEPT?: A. Improve patient
satisfaction
25.Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint
Commission" list of DO-NOT-USE abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols?:
A. MS
26.When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action
should be to:: A. Call the patient's family to make them aware of the
situation.
B.Document the "Time Out" discrepancy
C.Notify the manager or administrator
D.Stop the procedure from beginning until the discrepancy is resolved
27.Which of the following statements about the immediate use steam ster- ilization is the recommended practice?: D. Instruments may be immediate use steam sterilized only when there is insufficient time tot
process by the preferred wrapped or container method.
28.Which of the following practices is recommended when transferring
from gurney to the OR bed? Select all that apply.: A. Ensure that wheels
are locked on both the OR bed and gurney prior to beginning transfer.
D. Secure lines and catheters prior to the move and dislodging.
.When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be considered? Select all that apply.: 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.
2.In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The following statements are true:: 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.
3.You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will need:: A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than the main instrument table) for closed gloving.
4.The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all that ap- ply.: A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
5.Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a medication vial to the sterile field?: D. Use a sterile transfer device
6.Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture?: C. Open the package carefully over a small basin to
prevent splashing of the packaging solution
7.Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the following EX- CEPT?: B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
8.What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy?: D. A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
9.Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event,
or fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all
that apply.: 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 instru- ments before use. AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM Q&A
.Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead to development of
preopera- tive pressure ulcer include: Select all that apply.: A. Duration of
the procedure
B.Exaggerated positions
C.Circulatory disorders
D.Malnutrition
11.Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical
thinking? Select all that apply.: C. Informed practice
D.Holistic thinking
E.Unbiased thinking
F.Reasoned application of a step by step process
12.What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair?: B.
Laparoto- my
13.Which of the following statements correctly describes
recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis?: D. Prep
should start at the site of the incision and move outwards.
14.What are the 3 main factors to consider when assessing the patient
for allergies?: C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
15.The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure to
speci- men fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply.: A. Avoid
splashing while pouring
C.When pouring wear gloves and a mask.
D.Use absorbent material and then triple rinse with water any area or surface where accidental formalin spillage occurs.
E.Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible to persons unfamiliar with their use.
16.After initial administration, which statement below the proper order of
the 4 stages of general anesthesia affecting the patient?: A. Administration, excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
17.What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR environment? Select all that apply.: A. Adhering to facility policies related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
18.In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment
options for malignant hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM Q&A
prepare for?: B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient. AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM Q&A
.An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open sur- gical procedures is that MIS:: A. Can be performed through smaller incisions.
20.While monitoring a patient undergoing local anesthesia, the nurse should be suspicious of systemic toxicity related to which of the following patient complaints? Select all that apply.: B. Metallic taste
C.Numbness of the lips
D.Tinnitus
E.Visual Disturbances
21.To place a patient safely in TRENDELENBURG position, which of the
fol- lowing practices is indicated?: B. Position knees over the break in
the procedure bed to allow for knee flexion.
22.The first step in the sterilization process of surgical instruments that
have been used in case is:: A. Cleaning
23.By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely
use electrosurgery to the tissue.: C. Cut and coagulate
24.The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to
meet all of the following primary goals EXCEPT?: A. Improve patient
satisfaction
25.Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint
Commission" list of DO-NOT-USE abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols?:
A. MS
26.When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action
should be to:: A. Call the patient's family to make them aware of the
situation.
B.Document the "Time Out" discrepancy
C.Notify the manager or administrator
D.Stop the procedure from beginning until the discrepancy is resolved
27.Which of the following statements about the immediate use steam ster- ilization is the recommended practice?: D. Instruments may be immediate use steam sterilized only when there is insufficient time tot
process by the preferred wrapped or container method.
28.Which of the following practices is recommended when transferring
from gurney to the OR bed? Select all that apply.: A. Ensure that wheels
are locked on both the OR bed and gurney prior to beginning transfer.
D. Secure lines and catheters prior to the move and dislodging.
