AORN post-module questions with complete solutions
___ is the removal of pathogenic and other microorganisms
from surfaces by using chemical or physical means.
a. cleaning
b. washing
c. sterilization
d. disinfection Correct Answer D
____ cleaning is conducted in between surgical procedures.
a. terminal
b. transparent
c. transient
d. turnover Correct Answer D
____ is a systemic inquiry used to generate new knowledge.
A. Plan Do Study Act
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Quality Improvement
D. Research Correct Answer D
____ occurs when layers of material, such as extra sheets or
blankets are placed over the OR mattress or padding.
A. immersion
B. negativity
C. shear
D. friction Correct Answer B
,a "no-fly zone" in a hybrid OR designates an area ___
a. for the anesthesia professional only
b. where no one is allowed to stand
c. where no equipment is allowed
d. in which imaging equipment can be used safely during
surgery Correct Answer D
a benefit of including the Perioperative Nursing Data Set in a
perioperative documentation format is that it ___
a. provides evidence-based guidelines
b. addresses only the intraoperative phase of a patient's
experience
c. describes patient care using standardized and unambiguous
terms
d. determines patient-specific interventions Correct Answer C
a goal of patient and family-centered care is to:
A. focus on one point person for all communication
B. achieve short-term behavioral changes
C. improve the patient's knowledge regarding their care
D. make the patient aware of their reliance on medical personnel
Correct Answer C
a medication that is accepted onto the sterile field and is not in
its original container should be labeled, at a minimum, with the
medication name, concentration, and:
,a. dilution and diluent if used
b. date
c. initials
d. time Correct Answer A
a patient's neighbor calls into the OR while surgery is in process
and asks, "how is my friend? will she be okay?" what is the
BEST response?
a. "please call back and talk with the postanesthesia nurse"
b. "she is doing fine and will be out of surgery in about an hour."
c. "how did you get this number? she is in surgery right now"
d. "i cannot give you any information" Correct Answer D
a perioperative RN is preparing a heparin flush. before
administration of the medication, the RN should double-check
the medication dosage with any of the following team members
EXCEPT an:
a. unlicensed team member
b. RN
c. anesthesia professional
d. MD Correct Answer A
a situational factor error can occur because of:
A. an assumption concerning a medication dosage
B. a mistake in judgement
C. a lack of attention
D. incorrect dosage calculation Correct Answer C
, a stitch that is separate and tied independently of other stitches is
called a(an):
A. interrupted stitch
B. purse-string stitch
C. running stitch
D. retention stitch Correct Answer A
after receiving a verbal order, "i need xylocaine 1% for the local
injection" from the surgeon who is scrubbed at the sterile field,
the RN circulator should first:
a. implement the order
b. ask the surgeon to sign the order
c. read back the order
d. acquire the medication Correct Answer C
all orders must be ____, ____, and ____ by the health care
practitioner giving the order.
a. Dated, timed and initialed
b. Written, dated, and initialed
c. Dated, timed, and authenticated
d. Verbalized, timed, and authenticated Correct Answer C
an anesthesia professional states, "this patient is experiencing
local anesthetic systemic toxicity." The perioperative RN should
be prepared to assist with the administration of:
A. 20% lipid emulsion therapy
B. protamine sulfate
___ is the removal of pathogenic and other microorganisms
from surfaces by using chemical or physical means.
a. cleaning
b. washing
c. sterilization
d. disinfection Correct Answer D
____ cleaning is conducted in between surgical procedures.
a. terminal
b. transparent
c. transient
d. turnover Correct Answer D
____ is a systemic inquiry used to generate new knowledge.
A. Plan Do Study Act
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Quality Improvement
D. Research Correct Answer D
____ occurs when layers of material, such as extra sheets or
blankets are placed over the OR mattress or padding.
A. immersion
B. negativity
C. shear
D. friction Correct Answer B
,a "no-fly zone" in a hybrid OR designates an area ___
a. for the anesthesia professional only
b. where no one is allowed to stand
c. where no equipment is allowed
d. in which imaging equipment can be used safely during
surgery Correct Answer D
a benefit of including the Perioperative Nursing Data Set in a
perioperative documentation format is that it ___
a. provides evidence-based guidelines
b. addresses only the intraoperative phase of a patient's
experience
c. describes patient care using standardized and unambiguous
terms
d. determines patient-specific interventions Correct Answer C
a goal of patient and family-centered care is to:
A. focus on one point person for all communication
B. achieve short-term behavioral changes
C. improve the patient's knowledge regarding their care
D. make the patient aware of their reliance on medical personnel
Correct Answer C
a medication that is accepted onto the sterile field and is not in
its original container should be labeled, at a minimum, with the
medication name, concentration, and:
,a. dilution and diluent if used
b. date
c. initials
d. time Correct Answer A
a patient's neighbor calls into the OR while surgery is in process
and asks, "how is my friend? will she be okay?" what is the
BEST response?
a. "please call back and talk with the postanesthesia nurse"
b. "she is doing fine and will be out of surgery in about an hour."
c. "how did you get this number? she is in surgery right now"
d. "i cannot give you any information" Correct Answer D
a perioperative RN is preparing a heparin flush. before
administration of the medication, the RN should double-check
the medication dosage with any of the following team members
EXCEPT an:
a. unlicensed team member
b. RN
c. anesthesia professional
d. MD Correct Answer A
a situational factor error can occur because of:
A. an assumption concerning a medication dosage
B. a mistake in judgement
C. a lack of attention
D. incorrect dosage calculation Correct Answer C
, a stitch that is separate and tied independently of other stitches is
called a(an):
A. interrupted stitch
B. purse-string stitch
C. running stitch
D. retention stitch Correct Answer A
after receiving a verbal order, "i need xylocaine 1% for the local
injection" from the surgeon who is scrubbed at the sterile field,
the RN circulator should first:
a. implement the order
b. ask the surgeon to sign the order
c. read back the order
d. acquire the medication Correct Answer C
all orders must be ____, ____, and ____ by the health care
practitioner giving the order.
a. Dated, timed and initialed
b. Written, dated, and initialed
c. Dated, timed, and authenticated
d. Verbalized, timed, and authenticated Correct Answer C
an anesthesia professional states, "this patient is experiencing
local anesthetic systemic toxicity." The perioperative RN should
be prepared to assist with the administration of:
A. 20% lipid emulsion therapy
B. protamine sulfate
