Final Exam: AORN Periop 101 | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers (100% Correct)
Evidence-based practice questions are typically formatted as PICO questions. What does PICO
stand for?
a) Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome
b) Patient, Investigation, Comparison, Outlier
c) Population, Intervention, Counter-Intervention, Outlier
d) Problem, Investigation, Counter-Intervention, Outcome
a
Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment. Which of the
following is an example of how the perioperative RN can participate in cost containment in the
OR?
a) Ask the surgeon to use a less expensive implant
b) Begin cleaning the OR for the next case before the patient leaves the room
c) Open all supplies listed on preference card, including "available" supplies
d) Verify with surgeon before opening suture
d
, Final Exam: AORN Periop 101 | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers (100% Correct)
An RN who attends continuing nursing education and has verified skills, knowledge, and
attitudes about perioperative nursing is demonstrating accountability in his/her:
a) Certification requirements for professional achievement in perioperative nursing
b) Collaboration among team members
c) Professional growth and maintenance of competency
d) Verification of nursing knowledge
c
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning use of the AORN Guidelines for
Perioperative Practice?
a) Both medical and nursing licensing boards require health care institutions to comply with the
AORN guidelines
b) The AORN Guidelines legally supersede departmental and institutional policies
c) The AORN Guidelines reflect scientific evidence of how nurses actually practice in
perioperative settings
d) Work setting and situation variations may determine the extent to which AORN Guidelines
can be applied
d
, Final Exam: AORN Periop 101 | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers (100% Correct)
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethical dilemma that perioperative nurses may
encounter?
a) Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order for a surgical patient
b) Family disagreement regardings possible organ donation
c) Family disagreement about a below the knee amputation on an 18 year old who has already
given consent
d) Human experimentation
c
The phrase "At least one individual failed to do what a similarly situated, reasonable, and
prudent professional would have done under similar circumstances" is the definition of:
a) Abandonment
b) Negligence
c) Unethical behavior
d) Malpractice
b
All of the following are accurate descriptions of "professional accountability" EXCEPT:
a) Becoming certified in your specialty
b) Collaborating with peers in selecting the right instruments and right equipment for each
patient
, Final Exam: AORN Periop 101 | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers (100% Correct)
c) Pursuing a higher academic degree
d) Relying ONLY on peer evaluations
e) Staying current with changes in your specialty
d
Part of the AORN standards of Professional Practice mandate that nurses evaluate the quality of
their nursing practice. Four ways to ensure professional practice related to the AORN practice
include: maintaining competency, the use of evidence-based practice, certification, and:
a) Mentoring student nurses
b) Pursuit of lifelong learning
c) Achieving a minimum of an associate's degree
d) Achievement of an advanced practice nurse degree
b
During a handover report to the PACU RN, the perioperative RN may use a communication
method identified by the acronym "SBAR." What does SBAR stand for?
a) Safety, Background, Actions, Recovery expectations
b) Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
c) Safety concerns, Background, Assessment, Responsibility
d) Surgeon, Background, Assessment, Recovery time
b
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers (100% Correct)
Evidence-based practice questions are typically formatted as PICO questions. What does PICO
stand for?
a) Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome
b) Patient, Investigation, Comparison, Outlier
c) Population, Intervention, Counter-Intervention, Outlier
d) Problem, Investigation, Counter-Intervention, Outcome
a
Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment. Which of the
following is an example of how the perioperative RN can participate in cost containment in the
OR?
a) Ask the surgeon to use a less expensive implant
b) Begin cleaning the OR for the next case before the patient leaves the room
c) Open all supplies listed on preference card, including "available" supplies
d) Verify with surgeon before opening suture
d
, Final Exam: AORN Periop 101 | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers (100% Correct)
An RN who attends continuing nursing education and has verified skills, knowledge, and
attitudes about perioperative nursing is demonstrating accountability in his/her:
a) Certification requirements for professional achievement in perioperative nursing
b) Collaboration among team members
c) Professional growth and maintenance of competency
d) Verification of nursing knowledge
c
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning use of the AORN Guidelines for
Perioperative Practice?
a) Both medical and nursing licensing boards require health care institutions to comply with the
AORN guidelines
b) The AORN Guidelines legally supersede departmental and institutional policies
c) The AORN Guidelines reflect scientific evidence of how nurses actually practice in
perioperative settings
d) Work setting and situation variations may determine the extent to which AORN Guidelines
can be applied
d
, Final Exam: AORN Periop 101 | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers (100% Correct)
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethical dilemma that perioperative nurses may
encounter?
a) Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order for a surgical patient
b) Family disagreement regardings possible organ donation
c) Family disagreement about a below the knee amputation on an 18 year old who has already
given consent
d) Human experimentation
c
The phrase "At least one individual failed to do what a similarly situated, reasonable, and
prudent professional would have done under similar circumstances" is the definition of:
a) Abandonment
b) Negligence
c) Unethical behavior
d) Malpractice
b
All of the following are accurate descriptions of "professional accountability" EXCEPT:
a) Becoming certified in your specialty
b) Collaborating with peers in selecting the right instruments and right equipment for each
patient
, Final Exam: AORN Periop 101 | Updated
2026/ 2027 Version | Questions & Correct
Answers (100% Correct)
c) Pursuing a higher academic degree
d) Relying ONLY on peer evaluations
e) Staying current with changes in your specialty
d
Part of the AORN standards of Professional Practice mandate that nurses evaluate the quality of
their nursing practice. Four ways to ensure professional practice related to the AORN practice
include: maintaining competency, the use of evidence-based practice, certification, and:
a) Mentoring student nurses
b) Pursuit of lifelong learning
c) Achieving a minimum of an associate's degree
d) Achievement of an advanced practice nurse degree
b
During a handover report to the PACU RN, the perioperative RN may use a communication
method identified by the acronym "SBAR." What does SBAR stand for?
a) Safety, Background, Actions, Recovery expectations
b) Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
c) Safety concerns, Background, Assessment, Responsibility
d) Surgeon, Background, Assessment, Recovery time
b
