AORN Periop

This document provides a detailed review of Part 2 of the AORN Periop 101 Final Exam, covering surgical asepsis, sterile technique, perioperative roles, patient safety, and instrumentation. It includes multiple-choice questions with answers and clinical rationales to support critical thinking and exam readiness. Ideal for perioperative nurses and students completing the AORN certification course.

Aorn periop 101 final exam

In addition to the surgeon which surgical team members wear sterile gowns and gloves during the procedure? SATA a. anesthesia b. circulating nurse c. scrub d. surgical assistant CORRECT ANSWERS: C & D: Scrub and Surgical assistant The pathology laboratory and blood bank are usually situated in which of the following areas? CORRECT ANSWERS: Unrestricted area Defining nursing goals and intervention strategies is a part of which phase in the nursing process? CORRECT ANSWERS: Outcome Id...

Surgical Intervention: Incisional biopsy {{Correct Ans- A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination. Specimens that will be microscopically studied by the pathologist and may undergo histologic or cytologic analysis will be sent for _______________________. {{Correct Ans- biopsy Physical evidence retrieved from a person involved as a suspect or victim in a crime will be sent for _______________________ _______________________. {{Correct Ans- frozen section Specimens obtai...

Who can provide anesthesia care? (4) Correct ans - 1. Anesthesiologists 2. CRNA's 3. Anesthesia assistants 4. Periop nurses 4 types anesthesia Correct ans - General - loss of consciousness Regional - loss of sensation Local - small area loss of sensation MAC - IV Whose responsibility during MAC to monitor pt? Correct ans - RN What should RN monitor during MAC? (3) Correct ans - 1. Extravasation of IV 2. Reduction of arterial O2 sat 3. Difficulty breathing

Restricted room - · Air flow in the or rooms should have HEPA filter · Masks required · Positive pressure · 20 air exchanges/hr; min 4 exchanges from outdoor · 68-75 F / 20-24 C · Humidity 20%-60% · Located WITHIN the semi-restricted & only ACCESSED through semi-restricted · OR, Sterile Core, Utility Room Semi Restricted - · Equipment & sterile supply · Sterile processing dept · Sterile processing, storage, CPD clean/dirty, PACU, OR desk, OR corridor Unrestricted - · P...

Which one of the following statements is TRUE? A. Povidone-iodine's mechanism of action is to disrupt the cell membrane B. Povidone-iodine is nonirritating to the skin C. Povidone-iodine cannot be used on mucous membranes D. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectiveness Correct Ans - D. Heating povidone-iodine may decrease its effectiveness Documentation of the preoperative skin prep includes all of the follow EXCEPT: A. Hair removal B. Manufacturer of solutions used C. Allerg...

Using mechanical friction when prepping will NOT aid in A. Removal of resident bacteria B. Removal of dirt and oil C. The effectiveness of antimicrobials D. Removal of transient bacteria Correct Ans - A. Removal of resident bacteria Reduction in resident bacteria is aided by: A. Use of a degreaser B. Use of antimicrobials C. Prepping clean to dirty D. Mechanical friction Correct Ans - B. Use of antimicrobials Prolonged contact of skin antisepsis agents due to pooling of the solution...

1.This type of needle point is what you would expect to be needed for suturing friable tissue such as the liver. - ANSWER- What is a Blunt needle point? 2.These particular wound closing items are available in a wide variety of instrument sizes. - ANSWER- What are disposable stapler sets? 3.Give one example from TJC list of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols. - ANSWER- What is cc?

When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be considered? Select all that apply. -answer-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 s...