- | Page
AORN Periop 101 Final Exam Test Bank Expected Questions with Revised Rationalized Answers, (A+ Guarantee) 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. Correct answer: A, B, D
In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The
following statements are true:
Answer: A. Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by
HEPA filters, C. Masks are required when open sterile supplies are present, E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75
degrees F. Correct answer: A, C, E
You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch.
You will need:
Answer: A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other
than the main instrument table) for closed gloving. Correct
answer: A
- | Page
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all
that apply.
Answer: A. Preoperative verification, B. Surgical site marking,
C. Time Out. Correct answer: A, B, C
Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a medication vial to the sterile field?Answer: D. Use a sterile transfer device. Correct answer: D
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable suture?
Answer: C. Open the package carefully over a small basin to
prevent splashing of the packaging solution. Correct answer: C
Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the following EXCEPT?
Answer: B. Counting silently so it doesn’t distract other
personnel. Correct answer: B
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy?
- | Page
Answer: D. A small portion of tissue is incised and sent for
examination. Correct answer: D
Which of the following methods listed below may prevent mishap, event, or fire from occurring when handling electrosurgical equipment? Select all that apply.
Answer: A. Allow enough time for alcohol-based skin
preparations to completely dry, B. Do not use in an oxygen- enriched environment, such as the trachea when oxygen is being "blown over" the patient, D. Visually check the integrity and insulation of all cords and coagulation instruments before use.
Correct answer: A, B, D
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may lead to development of
preoperative pressure ulcer include: Select all that apply.
Answer: A. Duration of the procedure, B. Exaggerated
positions, C. Circulatory disorders, D. Malnutrition. Correct
answer: A, B, C, D
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical thinking? Select all that apply.
- | Page
Answer: C. Informed practice, D. Holistic thinking, E. Unbiased
thinking, F. Reasoned application of a step-by-step process.
Correct answer: C, D, E, F
What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair?Answer: B. Laparotomy. Correct answer: B
Which of the following statements correctly describes recommendations for preoperative patient skin antisepsis?
Answer: D. Prep should start at the site of the incision and move
outwards. Correct answer: D
What are the 3 main factors to consider when assessing the patient for allergies?
Answer: C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction. Correct
answer: C
The following steps can be used to reduce personnel exposure to specimen fixatives such as formalin. Select all that apply.
Answer: A. Avoid splashing while pouring, C. When pouring
wear gloves and a mask, D. Use absorbent material and then triple rinse with water any area or surface where accidental