AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM

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AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM

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Question 1: When applying the concept of surgical

conscience which of the following statement should be considered? Select all that apply.

• It involves mental discipline & the ability to speak out
• It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and

prevent harm.

• Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the

principles of aseptic technique.

CORRECT ANSWER : A, B, D

Question 2: In preparing for a regulatory survey, your

quality consultant questions you about the restricted zone

in your OR suite. The following statements are true:

• Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA

filters.

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• Mask are required when open sterile supplies are

present.

• Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degree

F.

CORRECT ANSWER : A, C, E

Question 3: You are assigned to relieve a surgical

technologist for lunch. You will need:

• A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other

than the main instrument table) for closed gloving.

CORRECT ANSWER : A

Question 4: The Joint Commission Universal Protocol

consists of: Select all that apply.

• Preoperative verification
• Surgical site marking
• Time Out

CORRECT ANSWER : A, B, C

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Question 5: Which of the following procedures reflects

best practice for transferring a medication vial to the sterile field?

• Use a sterile transfer device

CORRECT ANSWER : D

Question 6: Which of the following practices is

recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture?

• Open the package carefully over a small basin to

prevent splashing of the packaging solution

CORRECT ANSWER : C

Question 7: Recommended sponge count procedures

include all of the following EXCEPT?

• Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.

CORRECT ANSWER : B

Question 8: What is the correct definition of incisional

biopsy?

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• A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for

examination.

CORRECT ANSWER : D

Question 9: Which of the following methods listed below

may prevent mishap, event, or fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply.

• Allow enough time for alcohol based skin preparations

to completely dry.

• Do not use in an oxygen-enriched environment, such

as the trachea when oxygen is being "blown over" the patient.

• Visually check the integrity and insulation of all cords

and coagulation instruments before use.

CORRECT ANSWER : A, B, D

Question 10: Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead

to development of preoperative pressure ulcer include:

Select all that apply.

• Duration of the procedure