AORN Periop 101 Final Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers
1.This type of needle point is what you would expect to be needed for suturing friable tissue such as the
liver. - ANSWER->What is a Blunt needle point?
2.These particular wound closing items are available in a wide variety of instrument sizes. - ANSWER-
>What are disposable stapler sets?
3.Give one example from TJC list of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols. - ANSWER-
>What is cc?
5.The surgical wound classification for a total abdominal hysterectomy. - ANSWER->What is Clean
contaminated?
4.Following an excisional breast biopsy, the circulating nurse would anticipate the need to have
available this type of drain - ANSWER->What is a Jackson-Pratt?
6.This position can cause physiological effects of circulatory and respiratory compromise due to pressure
on the abdomen. - ANSWER->What is Lithotomy Position?
7.To protect sensitive areas of the skin with appropriate padding is a recommended practice for this: -
ANSWER->What is to reduce the patient's risk of intraoperative skin injury.
8.An environmental sanitation practice that is required to limit the transmission of microorganisms to
personnel when handling body fluid spills - ANSWER->What is personal protective equipment?
9.It is recommended to inspect the active electrode for insulation defects to prevent this from occurring
during MIS - ANSWER->What is capacitive coupling?
10. According to AORN RP for positioning the patient, the perioperative nurse should: