EXAM RELIAS OPERATING ROOM - ACUTE A: 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
You are preparing for an abdominal myomectomy. The patient is known to have 2 large
fibroids. How can you BEST prepare considering the number of fibriods.
Ans: Arrange for multiple specimen containers.
Quiz A mastectomy is being performed. What is the purpose of using sharp Rake Retractors or
Allis Clamps?
Ans: To provide traction on the skin as the flaps are raised.
Quiz What is the PRIMARY purpose of aseptic techniques in the operating room?
Ans: To minimize and control microbial contamination.
Quiz You are positioning a patient in the lateral position. What is the PRIMARY reason for using
an axillary roll?
Ans: To prevent injury to the brachial plexus.
, Quiz What is the purpose of a grounding pad?
Ans: It returns the current back to the electrosurgical unit.
Quiz What is the MOST commonly used chemical hemostatic agent that clots fibrinogen
directly?
Ans: Thrombin
Quiz An intraoperative pancreatic injury occurs. What is the rationale for irrigating the
peritoneal cavity with copious amounts of irrigation and placing a surgical drain?
Ans: To prevent the formation of a pancreatic fistula.
Quiz You are preparing for a pediatric adenotonsillectomy. The child is frightened and non-
compliant. What would be your BEST approach to manage this situation?
Ans: Use gentle reassurance and explain the steps in age appropriate language.
Quiz What is the significance of the asset tag number on OR equipment?
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
You are preparing for an abdominal myomectomy. The patient is known to have 2 large
fibroids. How can you BEST prepare considering the number of fibriods.
Ans: Arrange for multiple specimen containers.
Quiz A mastectomy is being performed. What is the purpose of using sharp Rake Retractors or
Allis Clamps?
Ans: To provide traction on the skin as the flaps are raised.
Quiz What is the PRIMARY purpose of aseptic techniques in the operating room?
Ans: To minimize and control microbial contamination.
Quiz You are positioning a patient in the lateral position. What is the PRIMARY reason for using
an axillary roll?
Ans: To prevent injury to the brachial plexus.
, Quiz What is the purpose of a grounding pad?
Ans: It returns the current back to the electrosurgical unit.
Quiz What is the MOST commonly used chemical hemostatic agent that clots fibrinogen
directly?
Ans: Thrombin
Quiz An intraoperative pancreatic injury occurs. What is the rationale for irrigating the
peritoneal cavity with copious amounts of irrigation and placing a surgical drain?
Ans: To prevent the formation of a pancreatic fistula.
Quiz You are preparing for a pediatric adenotonsillectomy. The child is frightened and non-
compliant. What would be your BEST approach to manage this situation?
Ans: Use gentle reassurance and explain the steps in age appropriate language.
Quiz What is the significance of the asset tag number on OR equipment?
