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 al...
AORN Periop 101 Exam 2023 (217 SETS) Q$A
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When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement
should be considered? Select all that apply. - ANSWER A. It involves mental
discipline & the ability to speak out
B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm.
D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles of aseptic
technique.
In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you about the
restricted zone in your OR suite. The following statements are true: - ANSWER
A. Air flow in the OR rooms should be cleaned by HEPA filters.
C. Mask are required when open sterile supplies are present.
E. Temperature is maintained between 68 and 75 degree
F.
You are assigned to relieve a surgical technologist for lunch. You will need: -
ANSWER A. A sterile gown and gloves opened on a table (other than the main
instrument table) for closed gloving.
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol consists of: Select all that apply. -
ANSWER A. Preoperative verification
B. Surgical site marking
C. Time Out
Which of the following procedures reflects best practice for transferring a
medication vial to the sterile field? - ANSWER D. Use a sterile transfer device
Which of the following practices is recommended for handling of natural absorbable
suture? - ANSWER C. Open the package carefully over a small basin to
prevent splashing of the packaging solution
,AORN Periop 101 Exam 2023 (217 SETS) Q$A
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Recommended sponge count procedures include all of the following EXCEPT? -
ANSWER B. Counting silently so it doesn't distract other personnel.
What is the correct definition of incisional biopsy? - ANSWER D. A small
portion of tissue is incised and sent for examination.
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.
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
Which of the following statements reflect the concept of critical thinking? Select all
that apply. - ANSWER C. Informed practice
D. Holistic thinking
E. Unbiased thinking
F. Reasoned application of a step by step process
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What is the best drape to use for an umbilical hernia repair? - ANSWER B.
Laparotomy
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.
What are the 3 main factors to consider when assessing the patient for allergies? -
ANSWER C. Prior reaction, heredity, type of reaction
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 formalin spillage occurs.
E. Store fixatives securely so they are inaccessible to persons unfamiliar with their
use.
After initial administration, which statement below the proper order of the 4 stages
of general anesthesia affecting the patient? - ANSWER A. Administration,
excitement, intrasurgery, respiratory failure
What responsibilities do OR staff members have in maintaining a safe OR
environment? Select all that apply. - ANSWER A. Adhering to facility policies
related to safety
B. Consistently applying OR specific safety practices
D. Monitor, identify and report safety hazards.
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