1. Evidence-based practice questions are typically formatted as PICO questions. What does PICO stand

for?

a) Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome

b) Patient, Investigation, Comparison, Outlier

c) Population, Intervention, Counter-Intervention, Outlier

d) Problem, Investigation, Counter-Intervention, Outcome

Answer✔✔- a

2. Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment. Which of the

following isan example of how the perioperative RN can participate in cost containment in the OR?

a) Ask the surgeon to use a less expensive implant

b) Begin cleaning the OR for the next case before the patient leaves the room

c) Open all supplies listed on preference card, including "available" supplies

d) Verify with surgeon before opening suture Answer✔✔- d

3. An RN who attends continuing nursing education and has verified skills, knowledge, and attitudes

aboutperioperative nursing is demonstrating accountability in his/her:

a) Certification requirementsfor professional achievement in perioperative nursing

b) Collaboration among team members

c) Professional growth and maintenance of competency

d) Verification of nursing knowledge

Answer✔✔- c

4. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning use of the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative

Practice?

a) Both medical and nursing licensing boards require health care institutions to comply with the AORN

guidelines

b) The AORN Guidelines legally supersede departmental and institutional policies

c) The AORN Guidelines reflect scientific evidence of how nurses actually practice in perioperative

settings