AORN Periop 101 Exam (80% to
pass!) with actual correct questions
and anwers 2025
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement
should be considered? Select all that apply. - correct answers -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: - correct answers
-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: - correct
answers -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. - correct
answers -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? - correct answers -D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable
suture? - correct answers -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? -
correct answers -B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - correct answers -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. - correct
answers -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. - correct answers -A. Duration of the procedure
B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical thinking? Select all
that apply. - correct answers -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? - correct answers -B.
Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? - correct answers -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? -
correct answers -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. - correct answers -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.
After initial administration, which statement below the proper order of the 4 stages of
general anesthesia affecting the patient? - correct answers -A. Administration,
excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR
environment? Select all that apply. - correct answers -A. Adhering to facility policies
related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment options for
malignant hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and prepare for? - correct
answers -B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
, An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical
procedures is that MIS: - correct answers -A. Can be performed through smaller
incisions.
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. - correct answers -B. Metallic taste
C. Numbness of the lips
D. Tinnitus
E. Visual Disturbances
To place a patient safely in TRENDELENBURG position, which of the following
practices is indicated? - correct answers -B. Position knees over the break in the
procedure bed to allow for knee flexion.
The first step in the sterilization process of surgical instruments that have been used
in case is: - correct answers -A. Cleaning
By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely use
electrosurgery to _________ the tissue. - correct answers -C. Cut and coagulate
The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to meet all of the
following primary goals EXCEPT? - correct answers -A. Improve patient satisfaction
Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint Commission" list of DO-
NOT-USE abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols? - correct answers -A. MS
When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action should be to: -
correct answers -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
Which of the following statements about the immediate use steam sterilization is the
recommended practice? - correct answers -D. Instruments may be immediate use
steam sterilized only when there is insufficient time tot process by the preferred
wrapped or container method.
Which of the following practices is recommended when transferring from gurney to
the OR bed? Select all that apply. - correct answers -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.
Which of the following statements about regional anesthesia is correct? - correct
answers -B. Continuous nerve stimulation helps ensure proper needle placement
during peripheral nerve blocks.
What are the perioperative nurses responsibilities for the informed consent process?
Select all that apply. - correct answers -B. Act as a witness attesting to the
pass!) with actual correct questions
and anwers 2025
When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement
should be considered? Select all that apply. - correct answers -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: - correct answers
-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: - correct
answers -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. - correct
answers -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? - correct answers -D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable
suture? - correct answers -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? -
correct answers -B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - correct answers -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. - correct
answers -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. - correct answers -A. Duration of the procedure
B. Exaggerated positions
C. Circulatory disorders
D. Malnutrition
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical thinking? Select all
that apply. - correct answers -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? - correct answers -B.
Laparotomy
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for
preoperative patient skin antisepsis? - correct answers -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? -
correct answers -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. - correct answers -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.
After initial administration, which statement below the proper order of the 4 stages of
general anesthesia affecting the patient? - correct answers -A. Administration,
excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR
environment? Select all that apply. - correct answers -A. Adhering to facility policies
related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
In addition to giving Dantrolene, which of the following treatment options for
malignant hyperthermia should the nurse anticipate and prepare for? - correct
answers -B. Provide 100% oxygen, used iced saline to cool patient.
, An important difference between minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgical
procedures is that MIS: - correct answers -A. Can be performed through smaller
incisions.
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. - correct answers -B. Metallic taste
C. Numbness of the lips
D. Tinnitus
E. Visual Disturbances
To place a patient safely in TRENDELENBURG position, which of the following
practices is indicated? - correct answers -B. Position knees over the break in the
procedure bed to allow for knee flexion.
The first step in the sterilization process of surgical instruments that have been used
in case is: - correct answers -A. Cleaning
By using a high radio frequency electrical current, surgeons routinely use
electrosurgery to _________ the tissue. - correct answers -C. Cut and coagulate
The preoperative team implements aseptic technique practices to meet all of the
following primary goals EXCEPT? - correct answers -A. Improve patient satisfaction
Which of the following examples is included on the "Joint Commission" list of DO-
NOT-USE abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols? - correct answers -A. MS
When a "Time Out" discrepancy occurs, the nurse's priority action should be to: -
correct answers -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
Which of the following statements about the immediate use steam sterilization is the
recommended practice? - correct answers -D. Instruments may be immediate use
steam sterilized only when there is insufficient time tot process by the preferred
wrapped or container method.
Which of the following practices is recommended when transferring from gurney to
the OR bed? Select all that apply. - correct answers -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.
Which of the following statements about regional anesthesia is correct? - correct
answers -B. Continuous nerve stimulation helps ensure proper needle placement
during peripheral nerve blocks.
What are the perioperative nurses responsibilities for the informed consent process?
Select all that apply. - correct answers -B. Act as a witness attesting to the
