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2024 AORN Periop Study Guide with Questions and Answers Which option describes a critical patient safety step that the scrub person takes prior to laparoscopic surgery? Checks the surface of insulated instruments for tears and cracks Identifies laparoscopic instruments by looking at the instrument tips Measures the width of laparoscopic instruments Determines the length of each trochar ANSWER Checks the surface of insulated instruments for tears and cracks When should damp dusting be p...

AORN-Patient Safety Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following are considered ignition sources that may cause a fire to ignite during surgery? a. Electrosurgery and laser b. Nitrous oxide and oxygen c. Surgical drapes and sponges d. Alcohol-based preoperative skin antisepsis solutions ANSWER Electrosurgery and laser Which intervention should be implemented immediately when a fire occurs in a patient's airway? a. Complete an occurence report b. Remove the ETT and any ...

AORN: Scrubbing, gowning and gloving Exam with Questions and Answers Gowning procedure (to don gown) ANSWER -lift the folded gown directly upward from the sterile package taking care not to contaminate the gown with the edge of the wrapper. -step back from the table into an unobstructed area to let the gown unfold -carefully locate the neckband and hold the inside front of the gown just below the neckband with both hands -Let the gown unfold while keeping the inside of the gown toward the ...

AORN Modules Post Test with Questions and Answers Which of the following are considered ignition sources that may cause a fire to ignite during surgery? a. alcohol-based preoperative skin antisepsis solutions b. surgical drapes and sponges c. nitrous oxide and oxygen d. electrosurgery and laser ANSWER d. electrosurgery and laser Which intervention should be implemented immediately when a fire occurs in a patient's airway? a. lower the flow of the breathing gases to the patient b. re...

AORN Professionalism Exam with Questions and Answers Perioperative team members ANSWER Members of the perioperative team include the: -RN circulator -scrub rn or surgical tech -RN first assist -APRN -surgeon Five rights of delegation ANSWER Right task Right circumstance Right person Right communication and direction Right supervision and evaluation. Malpractice elements and examples ANSWER Four elements of malpractice are : -duty -breach of duty -the breach of duty cause...

AORN: Positioning Exam with Questions and Answers Physiological effects of lithotomy position ANSWER -significant drops in blood pressure if the legs are lowered too quickly -the circulatory and respiratory systems maybe compromised due to compression of abdominal contents on the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta -Nerve damage to femoral, obturator, and perineal nerves can occur with this position -Dislocation of the hips can occur if the legs are not raised or lowered simultaneously ...

AORN Practice Questions and Answers Put the following steps in order when opening a wrapped sterile package: 1. Open the nearest wrapper flap 2. Open the side flaps 3. Open the farthest wrapper flap a) 3,1,2 b) 2,1,3 c) 1,2,3 d) 3,2,1 ANSWER d) 3,2,1 If a highly contaminated area is part of the surgical procedure, the area with lower bacterial count should be: a) confined and contained b) prepped first c) prepped last d) prepped with gentle friction ANSWER b) prepped fir...

AORN Quiz with Questions and Answers In the supine position, a wedge-shaped positioning device is placed under the right lumbar region for a pregnant patient undergoing a non-obstetric surgery to help prevent a. pressure injury b. hypotension c. uterine contractions d. hypertension ANSWER b. hypotension To position a patient who is obese in the supine position, you should ANSWER use padded arm guards to contain the arms at the sides When the patient is in the supine position when th...

AORN Exam with Questions and Answers An individual's critical thinking abilities are demonstrated within a specific clinical setting. The clinical setting reflects a culture that is affected by ANSWER beliefs, attitudes, values The PNDS is an example of how critical thinking supports positive patient outcomes. why is this so? ANSWER components of PNDS necessitate application of the components of critical thinking and reflect a process for identifying interventions The culture of a clin...

AORN Periop 101 Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following is an acceptable position for the hands and arms of a scrubbed person for maintaining the integrity of the sterile field? A. Straight down at the sides B. Above waist level C. Folded with hands in the axillary area D. Resting against another scrubbed person's back E. All of the above ANSWER B. Above waist level When should perioperative team members wear surgical attire and a surgical head covering? A. Any ...