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This comprehensive study guide provides a valuable resource for students preparing for the aorn periop 101 final exam. it features a wide range of questions and answers covering key concepts in perioperative nursing, including surgical wound classifications, patient positioning, aseptic techniques, and equipment safety. The guide is designed to enhance understanding and retention of essential information for success in the exam.
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Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full Exam)
Ans>> 1.This type of needle point is what you would expect to be needed for suturing friable tissue such as the liver.
Ans>> 2.These particular wound closing items are available in a wide variety of instrument sizes.
Ans>> 3.Give one example from TJC list of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols.
Ans>> 5.The surgical wound classification for a total abdominal hysterectomy.
Ans>> 4.Following an excisional breast biopsy, the circulat- ing nurse would anticipate the need to have available this type of drain
Ans>> 6.This position can cause physiological effects of circulatory and respiratory compromise due to pressure on the abdomen.
Ans>> 7.To protect sensitive areas of the skin with appropriate padding is a recommended practice for this:
Ans>> 8.An environmental sanitation prac- tice that is required to limit the transmission of microorganisms to personnel when handling body fluid spills
Ans>> 9.It is recommended to inspect the active elec- trode for insulation defects to prevent this from occurring during MIS
Ans>> 14.Restricting pathogenic organisms from the patient, environment, equipment, and supplies is the definition of....
Ans>> The most important consideration when select- ing these materials is to prevent risk of contaminating patients with endogenous and
exogenous microorganisms; and risk of exposing healthcare workers to patient's blood and body fluids
Ans>> 16.Patient and caregiver education for continuing post-op care at home is the primary focus of this Phase of post anesthesia care.
Ans>> 17.According to the Institute of medicine recommendations for improving patient safety, this organization has the greatest potential impact to make changes on improving pt safety
: 18. This statement about gloving technique is true What is...
Ans>> 19. Draping material is this source in the fire triangle? (fuel, ignition, oxidizer)
safest way to pass a cutting instrument to a surgeon is:
Ans>> 21. To place a patient safely in this particular position the knees are over the break in the procedure bed to allow for knee flexion.
for
What is....
Ans>> 23. Silicone catheters should be stocked on this particular cart in the surgical suite.
package carefully over a small basin to prevent splashing of the packaging solution.
Ans>> 25. An example of administrative controls to assure safe use of lasers, is the appointment of a person in this role:
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...
best course of action.
the pt and the nurse
this hemostatic agent intraoperatively is to avoid using it with an autologous blood salvage unit (cell saver).
Ans>> 28. A designation of 4-0 on a suture package indicates this about the suture material.
agents in that environment: 29. A recommended means of promoting the safety of personnel in the surgical suite is: What is....
Ans>> 30. This type of healing the wound remains open
Ans>> 31. An abstract concept that has been developing since Socrates.
Ans>> 32. This item is placed as close to the operative site as possible
al growth.
and career advancement
non- certified nurse.
tor) Ans>> 36. The recommended practice for flash sterilization is the item should be processed with this:
Ans>> 37. When documenting the placement of surgical drains, it should include:
prep solution Ans>> 38. The action that the perioperative nurse should take if the pt states he/she is allergic to shellfish and breaks out in hives when ingested.
Principles of care for forceps during a procedure should include this: WHAT IS...
grasped when needed
working properly.
Ans>> 1. A critical perioperative nursing diagnosis within the PNDS is:
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.
Ans>> 42. This is the most reliable early indication of malignant hyperthermia
the RPs can be applied: 43. This statement concerning the use of AORN Recom- mended Practices is true:
Ans>> 53. Family history of problems related to anesthesia; and pts previous experience with anesthesia
Ans>> 54. The space where direct, scattered, or reflected laser radiation exceeds maximal permissible exposure
Ans>> 55. First step in the sterilization process of surgical instruments that have been used in a procedure
Ans>> 56. This is affected by pt and staff beliefs, staff attitudes, and individual and collective values
: 57. Decreased color and depth perception
Ans>> 58. Principle of asepsis that is most directly related to the concept of surgical conscience
Ans>> 59. Most important reason for maintaining endoscopic instruments at optimal level of function
Ans>> 60. What type of thinking is required to deliver safe patient care based on the statement "safe care requires teamwork and care tailored to the individual patient?"
Ans>> Evaluation of pt outcomes, Nursing plan of care, Occurrence of any unusual events, and Periop nurses legal signature are components that should be included in this
the OR Ans>> 62. According to Dewey and Glaser this statement about critical thinking is incorrect.
Ans>> 63. During this phase of wound healing contrac- tion occurs
source Ans>> 64. Placing the light in standby mode when not in use
Ans>> 66. The surgical team member responsible for preparing the surgical specimen to be sent to the lab
mutagenic to personnel and patients.
environment states that a safe, clean environment should be reestablished after each surgical procedure.
Ans>> 69. Placing it in a sterile plastic container is the proper handling of this item when removed from a patient for forensic evidence.
: 70. During which phase of Cleaning includes the entire floor, moving the OR bed to clean 3-4 feet around it
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
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?
b. Provide emotional support to enhance coping - c. Teaching specific skills that the pt will need to perform post-op -: 73. Name the perioperative nurse's role in pt and family education?
b. Recreational drug use may affect choice of preoperative sedation - c. Smoking may affect circulatory and respiratory system assessment results -: 74. Why should the perioperative nurse ask about a patient's use of herbal prepa- rations, alcohol, tobacco products, and recreational drugs during the perioperative interview.
gowns and gloves.
b. Fire hazards - c. Inhalation of laser plume -: 76. Name 3 risks to patients and staff members associated with laser use:
b. Cutaneous contact -: 78. Name 2 ways that health care workers are most likely to become
4 items necessary included in Preoperative documentation
b. Periorbital edema and itching- c. Wheezing-: 82. List Clinical manifestation of a true allergic response to latex
included in documentation of intraoperative patient position.
b. Procedure to be performed- c. Site of procedure-: 84. AORN guidelines for a "time-out" specify that all surgical team members must agree on the following 3 things
family education in the perioperative setting.
b. Remove soil and debris- c. Suppress growth of microorganisms-: The purposes of the surgical hand scrub