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1. While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the pt R
knee has been marked by the surgeon but the pt is scheduled for the L Knee
arthroplasty. What is the best action for the nurse?: verify with the surgeon
2. A pt age 7 is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at the
ambulatory surgery center. During the preoperative telephone interview, the
mother asks the preoperative nurse if her daughter will be able to take her
favorite stuffed animal into the OR. Which of the following is the best response
based on the child's developmental level: we will make sure the toy stays with
your daughter until the anesthetic takes effect
3. The periperative registered nurse notes that the pt is taking garlic as a
prophylactic cold remedy. This information is reported to which of the follow-
ing health care providers?: Anesthesia care provider, because garlic can prolong
bleeding
4. A pt who has just received a local anesthetic block is beginning to demon-
strate decreased breathing rate & depth, tremors, and muscle twitching, the
nurse should suspect a/an: toxic reaction to the local anesthesia
5. the perioperative nurse can expect the would /ostomy/continence nurse to
mark the site for the stoma for a colostomy at: rectus muscle
6. During a local procedure, the nurse notices that the pt is exhibiting a sense
of uneasiness, agitation, coughing & wheezing. The nrse should suspect
a/an: allergic reaction to the local anesthesia
7. the 3 tops risk factors associated w/ pt falls are medications, gait, and: pre-
vious fall
8. normal hematocrit for pt age 10 years ranges from: 34-40%
9. universal protocol is a process to keep pt safe in surgery. Verbal confirma-
tion is performed at 3 points during the perioperative period. Which of the
following is identified as 1 of the 3 critical points?: sign in before induction of
anesthesia
10. a 12 year old boy is scheduled for srgery to repair a fracture to the knee
involving the epiphyseal plate. The perioperative nurse recognizes the primary
complication resulting from the injury is: impaired growth to the affected leg
11. a pt suffers a cardiac arrest following the injection of bupivacaine 0.5% w/
epi 1:200,000 25 mL as a peripheral nerve block for L knee arthroscopy. The
perioperative nurse can anticipate obtaining which of the following drugs for
the anesthesia care provider?: 20% lipid emulsion
12. Which of the following is an assessment parameter monitored through the
use of perioperative nurse process?: documentation of potential needs
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13. preoperative pt assessment of the use of herbs is an important function
of the perioperative nurse so that: the appropriate healthcare provider can be
notified of potential risks to the surgical procedure
14. which electrolyte is important to check preoperatively after bowel prep the
day before?: Potassium
15. AORN peripoperative nursing data set (PNDS) is the structured nursing
vocabulary designed to describe nursing care in the perioperative setting. At
the core of the PNDS conceptual model is the: patient
16. What Is Defined As The Standardized Process To Keep Patients Safe In
Surgery?: Universal protocol
17. The purpose of witnessing a surgical consent is to attest to which of the
following?: the signature was voluntary and not coerced
18. Which one of the following antibiotics can potentiate neuromuscular block-
ing agents?: piperacillin
19. Universal protocol is: a standardized means for ensuring pt safety during
surgery
20. during the discharge medication reconciliation process, the postanesthe-
sia care unit nurse educates the pt and family members to: use 1 pharmacy for
filling all prescriptions and OTC medications
21. a pt scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative
prothrombin result of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is
to: inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite
22. During the preoperative assessment, the pt states that "donor-directed"
RBCs are available and should be sued if a blood transfusion is necessary.
Which of the following is accurate about donor directed RBCs?: donated blood
is tested and processed by the blood bank
23. What is the physiological change associated w/ the normal aging process
in geriatric pt?: increased vascular resistance
24. during the preoperative assessment, the perioperative nurse notes on the
history & physical that the pt has an entrapped median nerve on the volar
surface of the wrist secondary to her work as an IT specialist. The nurse will
set up for which of the following procedures?: carpal tunnel repair
25. which of the following pt is at increased risk of inadvertent hypothermia?-
: 82 year old undergoing colectomy
26. pt is admitted from a long term facility with a fractured hip. The pt has a " do
not resuscitate" (DNR) order in his medical record. The perioperative nurse's
next action is to: ensure that the pt, anesthesia care provider & surgeon have an
opportunity to discuss options and answer questions
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27. It is the responsibility of the _____ to obtain informed consent for a
proposed surgical procedure: practitioner performing the procedure
28. a form of standardized language in the perioperative setting is reinforced
by the use of which documentation format?: PNDS
29. Pneumatic tourniquet inflation pressures are determined by: systolic BP,
age of pt, & circumference of extremity
30. placing sequential compression devices ( SCDs) on a pt legs preoperative-
ly addresses which of the following risk factors for the development of deep
vain thrombosis (DVT)?: venous stasis
31. a pt is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at 1000. In response
to a question related to NPO status, the pt states she had a sip of water with
her usual dose of metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide at 0700. The perioperative
nurse's next response is to:: proceed with the case as scheduled
32. bone wax should be immediately available for craniotomies conducted in
the Fowler position because of this position's increased risk for:: air embolus
33. for a pt with a history of serum cholinesterase deficiency, which of the
following anesthetic agents should be avoided?: succinylcholin
34. the perioperative registered nurse is caring for a developmentally delayed
male pt aged 46 years whose cognitive level is comparable to a child aged
9 years.Which of the following is the most appropriate pain assessment
tool?: using a FACES pain rating scale
35. Pt with a possible injury within the cranium should not be placed in a ____
position unless absolutely necessary: Trendelenburg
36. Which of the following is an example of education using the pt centered
care approach?: call the dr if the blood on your dressing is bigger than a fifty cent
piece
37. greatest risk for transmitting the HIV virus is through exposure: to infected
blood or body fluids via a large bore hollow needle
38. which of the following complementary therapies may provide relief for
postoperative nausea & vomiting?: peppermint aromatherapy
39. the major benefit of using the Perioperative Nursing Data set (PNDS) is
its: ability to document pt care that is unique to perioperative nursing
40. pt preoperative health assessment form indicates that he uses a continu-
ous positive airway pressuse (CPCP) machine at night for sleep apnea. The
perioperative nurse knows to transfer this information to the postanesthesia
care unit (PACU) nurse so that the pt can be monitored more closely for signs
& symptoms of :: hypoxia
41. administration of the preoperative prophylactic antibiotic is the responsi-
bility of: a designated perioperative health care provider
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1. While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the pt R
knee has been marked by the surgeon but the pt is scheduled for the L Knee
arthroplasty. What is the best action for the nurse?: verify with the surgeon
2. A pt age 7 is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at the
ambulatory surgery center. During the preoperative telephone interview, the
mother asks the preoperative nurse if her daughter will be able to take her
favorite stuffed animal into the OR. Which of the following is the best response
based on the child's developmental level: we will make sure the toy stays with
your daughter until the anesthetic takes effect
3. The periperative registered nurse notes that the pt is taking garlic as a
prophylactic cold remedy. This information is reported to which of the follow-
ing health care providers?: Anesthesia care provider, because garlic can prolong
bleeding
4. A pt who has just received a local anesthetic block is beginning to demon-
strate decreased breathing rate & depth, tremors, and muscle twitching, the
nurse should suspect a/an: toxic reaction to the local anesthesia
5. the perioperative nurse can expect the would /ostomy/continence nurse to
mark the site for the stoma for a colostomy at: rectus muscle
6. During a local procedure, the nurse notices that the pt is exhibiting a sense
of uneasiness, agitation, coughing & wheezing. The nrse should suspect
a/an: allergic reaction to the local anesthesia
7. the 3 tops risk factors associated w/ pt falls are medications, gait, and: pre-
vious fall
8. normal hematocrit for pt age 10 years ranges from: 34-40%
9. universal protocol is a process to keep pt safe in surgery. Verbal confirma-
tion is performed at 3 points during the perioperative period. Which of the
following is identified as 1 of the 3 critical points?: sign in before induction of
anesthesia
10. a 12 year old boy is scheduled for srgery to repair a fracture to the knee
involving the epiphyseal plate. The perioperative nurse recognizes the primary
complication resulting from the injury is: impaired growth to the affected leg
11. a pt suffers a cardiac arrest following the injection of bupivacaine 0.5% w/
epi 1:200,000 25 mL as a peripheral nerve block for L knee arthroscopy. The
perioperative nurse can anticipate obtaining which of the following drugs for
the anesthesia care provider?: 20% lipid emulsion
12. Which of the following is an assessment parameter monitored through the
use of perioperative nurse process?: documentation of potential needs
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13. preoperative pt assessment of the use of herbs is an important function
of the perioperative nurse so that: the appropriate healthcare provider can be
notified of potential risks to the surgical procedure
14. which electrolyte is important to check preoperatively after bowel prep the
day before?: Potassium
15. AORN peripoperative nursing data set (PNDS) is the structured nursing
vocabulary designed to describe nursing care in the perioperative setting. At
the core of the PNDS conceptual model is the: patient
16. What Is Defined As The Standardized Process To Keep Patients Safe In
Surgery?: Universal protocol
17. The purpose of witnessing a surgical consent is to attest to which of the
following?: the signature was voluntary and not coerced
18. Which one of the following antibiotics can potentiate neuromuscular block-
ing agents?: piperacillin
19. Universal protocol is: a standardized means for ensuring pt safety during
surgery
20. during the discharge medication reconciliation process, the postanesthe-
sia care unit nurse educates the pt and family members to: use 1 pharmacy for
filling all prescriptions and OTC medications
21. a pt scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative
prothrombin result of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is
to: inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite
22. During the preoperative assessment, the pt states that "donor-directed"
RBCs are available and should be sued if a blood transfusion is necessary.
Which of the following is accurate about donor directed RBCs?: donated blood
is tested and processed by the blood bank
23. What is the physiological change associated w/ the normal aging process
in geriatric pt?: increased vascular resistance
24. during the preoperative assessment, the perioperative nurse notes on the
history & physical that the pt has an entrapped median nerve on the volar
surface of the wrist secondary to her work as an IT specialist. The nurse will
set up for which of the following procedures?: carpal tunnel repair
25. which of the following pt is at increased risk of inadvertent hypothermia?-
: 82 year old undergoing colectomy
26. pt is admitted from a long term facility with a fractured hip. The pt has a " do
not resuscitate" (DNR) order in his medical record. The perioperative nurse's
next action is to: ensure that the pt, anesthesia care provider & surgeon have an
opportunity to discuss options and answer questions
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27. It is the responsibility of the _____ to obtain informed consent for a
proposed surgical procedure: practitioner performing the procedure
28. a form of standardized language in the perioperative setting is reinforced
by the use of which documentation format?: PNDS
29. Pneumatic tourniquet inflation pressures are determined by: systolic BP,
age of pt, & circumference of extremity
30. placing sequential compression devices ( SCDs) on a pt legs preoperative-
ly addresses which of the following risk factors for the development of deep
vain thrombosis (DVT)?: venous stasis
31. a pt is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at 1000. In response
to a question related to NPO status, the pt states she had a sip of water with
her usual dose of metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide at 0700. The perioperative
nurse's next response is to:: proceed with the case as scheduled
32. bone wax should be immediately available for craniotomies conducted in
the Fowler position because of this position's increased risk for:: air embolus
33. for a pt with a history of serum cholinesterase deficiency, which of the
following anesthetic agents should be avoided?: succinylcholin
34. the perioperative registered nurse is caring for a developmentally delayed
male pt aged 46 years whose cognitive level is comparable to a child aged
9 years.Which of the following is the most appropriate pain assessment
tool?: using a FACES pain rating scale
35. Pt with a possible injury within the cranium should not be placed in a ____
position unless absolutely necessary: Trendelenburg
36. Which of the following is an example of education using the pt centered
care approach?: call the dr if the blood on your dressing is bigger than a fifty cent
piece
37. greatest risk for transmitting the HIV virus is through exposure: to infected
blood or body fluids via a large bore hollow needle
38. which of the following complementary therapies may provide relief for
postoperative nausea & vomiting?: peppermint aromatherapy
39. the major benefit of using the Perioperative Nursing Data set (PNDS) is
its: ability to document pt care that is unique to perioperative nursing
40. pt preoperative health assessment form indicates that he uses a continu-
ous positive airway pressuse (CPCP) machine at night for sleep apnea. The
perioperative nurse knows to transfer this information to the postanesthesia
care unit (PACU) nurse so that the pt can be monitored more closely for signs
& symptoms of :: hypoxia
41. administration of the preoperative prophylactic antibiotic is the responsi-
bility of: a designated perioperative health care provider
