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This comprehensive study guide offers 200+ questions and answers covering key aspects of perioperative nursing, including preoperative skin antisepsis, medication administration, electrosurgical procedures, and more. it's designed to help students prepare for the aorn periop 101 final exam and solidify their understanding of essential perioperative concepts and practices. The guide is particularly useful for nursing students and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in this field.
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a) Use of clippers b) Clipping of hair against the grain of hair growth c) Nicking or cutting the skin
d) Removal of loose hair from prepped area Answer Nicking or cutting the skin
a) Take measures to prevent the loss of body heat b) The relatively small bodies of pediatric patients require smaller amounts of antimicrobial agents c) Children are not sensitive to chemical agents. d) The whole body must be prepped irrespective of the operative site. Answer Take measures to prevent the loss of body heat
a) Drape the tourniquet with a cloth towel to keep solution from going under the tourniquet. b) Start prepping at the level of the tourniquet. c) Start the prep at the incision site and extend both distally and proximally to
a) Antiseptic agent used b) Hair removal if performed c) Name of person holding the limb if applicable d) Name of the person performing the prep e) Placement of blotting towels f) Preoperative assessment of the skin at the operative site. Answer Antiseptic agent used b) Hair removal if performed d) Name of the person performing the prep f) Preoperative assessment of the skin at the operative site.
a) Intramuscular b) Intravenous c) Irrigation solution d) Subcutaneous Answer Irrigation solution
a) Administering all medications ordered by the surgeon b) Assessing the patient's medication allergies and use of herbal or dietary supplements c) Verifying the administration of the correct medication, dose, and route. d)Checking expiration date of medication Answer Assessing the patient's medication allergies and use of herbal or dietary supplements d) Verifying the administration of the correct medication, dose, and route. d)Checking expiration date of medication
a) Papaverine and Ringer's lactate solution can be administered safely. b) Radiographic dyes are a risk to patients allergic to iodine and shellfish. c) Radiographic dyes are instilled directly into an organ or duct with a catheter or tube.
c) For vaginal or mucous membrane preps d) In the brain or meninges Answer For topical skin application only below the neck.
a) Mechanical agents b) Chemical agents c) Biochemical agents d) Hydrostatic agents Answer Chemical agents
a) Broad spectrum b) High log reduction capability c) Effective for long periods of time d) High toxicity e) Low toxicity
Answer Broad Spectrum b) High log reduction capability c) Effective for long periods of time
a) Hair should be removed from the surgical site before any surgical proce- dure. b) Hair should be removed from the surgical site by using clippers or razors. c) Hair should be removed from the surgical site only when the hair is so thick that it will interfere with the procedure. d) All of the above Answer Hair should be removed from the surgical site only when the hair is so thick that it will interfere with the procedure.
a) Concentration and amount
b) Date prepared c) Expiration date when used within 24 hours d) Expiration time if less than 24 hours e) Initials of RN preparing the medication Answer Concentration and amount b) Date prepared d) Expiration time if less than 24 hours e) Initials of RN preparing the medication
a) Active electrode, dispersive electrode, and generator. b) Dispersive electrode, fiber, and generator. c) Active electrode, dispersive electrode, generator, and scratch pad. d) Dispersive electrode, fiber, generator, and key. Answer Active electrode, dispersive electrode, and generator.
a) Get another ESU unit immediately b) Check the circuitry for possible disruption
c) Switch to a bipolar generator and electrode d) Change the active electrode and dispersive electrode Answer Check the circuitry for possible disruption
a) Hairy skin surfaces b) Burn tissue c) Well-perfused muscle d) Bony prominences Answer Hairy skin surfaces b) Burn tissue d) Bony prominences
as possible. Answer All team members should be informed about the IED.
d) The active and dispersive electrodes should be located as close together as possible.
a) Location of the dispersive electrode b) Serial or biomedical device number c) ESU brand name d) Patient's skin condition before and after applying the dispersive pad. Answer
Location of the dispersive electrode b) Serial or biomedical device number d) Patient's skin condition before and after applying the dispersive pad.
a) Using a combination of insulated and non-insulated instruments. b) Using coagulation waveform and a high setting. c) Using metal and plastic cannulas together. d) Using the lowest power setting and the low-voltage cutting waveform.
a) Cutting instrument b) Clamp
c) Grasper d) Retractor Answer Clamp
a) Extra care b) Assistive devices c) A neutral zone d) A knife handle Answer A neutral zone
a) To cut delicate tissue b) To cut heavy tissue c) To hold suture material d) To grasp tissue Answer To cut heavy tissue