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AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE
Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full
Exam)
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What is a Blunt needle point
Ans>> 1.This type of needle point is what you would
expect to be needed for suturing friable tissue such as the liver.
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Ans>> 2.These particular wound closing items are available in a wide variety of
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AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM

STUDY GUIDE

Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full

Exam)

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

Ans>> 5.The surgical wound classification for a total abdominal hysterectomy.

  1. c. use additional precautions as appropriate based on unique patient con- siderations: 10. According to AORN RP for positioning the patient, the perioperative nurse should: What is... a. Use a consistent method of procedure-specific position for each patient b. Rely on the surgeon's and anesthesia provider's assessments to guide positioning c. use additional precautions as appropriate based on unique patient considerations d. Depend on the patient's natural defense mechanisms to indicate the need for positioning alterations
  2. What is skin clips Ans>> 11.The disadvantage of using this type of wound closure is because they often cause more scarring than other skin closure methods.
  3. What is Self-determination Ans>> 12.An automatic intraoperative suspension of a do-not-resuscitate decision violates a patient's ethical right to...
  4. What is situational-based error Ans>> 13.This type of human factor error is respon- sible when a perioperative nurse is trying to attend to several tasks at once
  1. What is aseptic technique Ans>> 14.Restricting pathogenic organisms from the patient, environment, equipment, and supplies is the definition of....
  2. What are draping materials Ans>> The most important consideration when select- ing these materials is to prevent risk of contaminating patients with endogenous and

over the break in the procedure bed to allow for knee flexion.

  1. 2. to permit aseptic delivery of contents to the sterile field: 22. A packaging system for items undergoing sterilization should possess this characteristic:

What is....

  1. Made of only disposable materials
  2. to permit aseptic delivery of contents to the sterile field
  3. Maintain sterility of the items for a specified length of time.
  4. Compatible with all sterilization processes
  5. What is a Latex-safe cart Ans>> 23. Silicone catheters should be stocked on this particular cart in the surgical suite.
  6. What is handling natural absorbable sutures (plain, chromic): 24. Open this package carefully over a small basin to prevent splashing of the packaging solution.
  7. What is a laser safety officer Ans>> 25. An example of administrative controls to assure safe use of lasers, is the appointment of a person in this role:
  8. c. act according to the terms of agreement establishing the nature of the relationship between the pt and the nurse: 26. This statement about the perioperative nurse's role in bioethical decision making is most justifiable. The perioperative nurse should... WHAT IS... a. Try to avoid involvement in ethical dilemmas unless they are personally engaged in a situation.

Ans>> 32. This item is placed as close to the operative site as possible

  1. c. The patient reports adequate pain control throughout the perioperative process: 33. This is desired patient outcome most closely related to the use of local anesthesia for a procedure: What is.... a. The pt is the recipient of competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice. b. The pt is normothermic at the conclusion of the procedure c. The patient reports adequate pain control throughout the perioperative process d. The pt's respiratory function is consistent with preoperative baseline levels.
  2. What is Irrigation solution Ans>> 34. Antibiotics are most commonly administered during the intraoperative phase through this route
  3. d. Nurse Managers would prefer to hire a certified nurse over an otherwise equally qualified non-certified nurse Ans>> 35. Recent research studies on the value of certification found that: WHAT is.... a. Non-certified nurse managers saw little value in certification related to profession-
  1. What is risk for perioperative positioning injury Ans>> 1. A critical perioperative nursing diagnosis within the PNDS is:
  1. What is biological monitoring Ans>> 41. There are 3 process monitors in the sterilization process; this particular monitor indicates that the intended physical conditions in the sterilizer were met.
  2. What is unexplained increase in end-tidal CO Ans>> 42 .This is the most reliable early indication of malignant hyperthermia
  3. b. Work setting and situation variations may determine the extent to which the RPs can be applied: 43. This statement concerning the use of AORN Recom- mended Practices is true: a. RPs supersede departmental and institutional policies b. Work setting and situation variations may determine the extent to which the RPs can be applied c. RPs are based on scientific evidence of how nurses actually practice in perioper- ative settings d. Licensed and accredited institutions are required to comply with the RPs

vial to the sterile field Ans>> 52. Use a sterile transfer device

  1. What are assessment factors when screening pts for potential risk of malignant hyperthermia

Ans>> 53. Family history of problems related to anesthesia; and pts previous experience with anesthesia

  1. What is the nominal hazard zone for laser use Ans>> 54. The space where direct, scattered, or reflected laser radiation exceeds maximal permissible exposure
  2. What is decontamination Ans>> 55. First step in the sterilization process of surgical instruments that have been used in a procedure
  3. What is the culture of a clinical setting Ans>> 56. This is affected by pt and staff beliefs, staff attitudes, and individual and collective values
  4. What are sensory assessment findings common among elderly patients?- : 57. Decreased color and depth perception
  5. What is consider items of doubtful sterility contaminated Ans>> 58. Principle of asepsis that is most directly related to the concept of surgical conscience
  6. What are insulation defects that can cause unseen thermal burns Ans>> 59. Most important reason for maintaining endoscopic instruments at optimal level of function
  1. What is EO: 67. Exposure to this sterilization method is potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic to personnel and patients.
  2. What is interim cleaning Ans>> 68.The AORN RP that most directly pertains to this phase of cleaning in the Periop

environment states that a safe, clean environment should be reestablished after each surgical procedure.

  1. What is a bullet Ans>> 69. Placing it in a sterile plastic container is the proper handling of this item when removed from a patient for forensic evidence.
  2. What is the activity performed during post-procedure cleaning of the OR?- : 70. During which phase of Cleaning includes the entire floor, moving the OR

bed to clean 3-4 feet around it

  1. What is critical thinking skills Ans>> 71. Clinical nurse progression from Novice to Expert requires enhancement of this, and the development and refinement of this is affected by Clinical narratives, simulation, questioning; Partnering with proficient nurses; and the nurse's level of knowledge and experience
  2. a. Prop the foot to allow ample access to all surfaces during the prep b. use an impervious drape to protect the tourniquet c. start at the incision site, include toes and move up the leg Ans>> 72. When performing a skin prep on a patient scheduled for a bunionectomy what steps should be included?