AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM

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AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM

Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full Exam)

• There are three types of wound healing. Choose the option that describes

secondary intention.

• The wound is approximated with no wound separation.
• The wound is cleaned, debriefed and packed.
• The wound is vascularized.
• Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation

Ans>> D. Delayed healing may result in weak tissue approximation and herniation

• An example of a simple drain is

Ans>> Penrose drain

• Which statement is an accurate description of negative pressure wound

therapy?

• Applies constant, positive wound pressure.
• Promotes wound contracture. 1 / 4

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• Increases bacterial loads.
• Encourages edema.

Ans>> B. Promotes wound contracture.

• Which description of an additional skin closure options is applicable to a zipper

closure?

• Limited to use on superficial wounds.
• Easier to remove than sutures.
• Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.
• A stand alone skin approximation method or used in conjunction with a suture

closure.Ans>> C. Distributes skin-stretching forces over a side surface area.

• Which option describes an interrupted suture?
• A single stitch that is tied independently.
• A suture that encircles the wound.
• A heavy suture that reinforces the primary suture line.
• A suture placed in an epidural layer.

Ans>> A. A single stitch that is tied independently.

• Which statement about a patient who requires airborne precautions is TRUE? 2 / 4

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• Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not

infectious.

• Room access is restricted until 95% of airborne particles have been filtered.
• A multi-use bacterial filter is used on either the breathing circuit or endo-

tracheal tube.

• The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the AORN endorse the use of

powered air-purifying respirators during surgical procedures.Ans>> A. Elective surgery is postponed until test confirm that the patient is not infectious.

• Which statement is included in the Occupational Safety and Health Ad-

ministration' Bloodborne Pathogeon's Standards?

• Food is permissible in restricted areas or semi-restricted areas. 3 / 4

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• Personnel working in restricted and semi-restricted areas should apply lip

balm to avoid cracked lips.

• Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with blood,

bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.

• Education on occupational exposure should be provided to healthcare

personnel ever 2 years.Ans>> C. Personnel should wash their hands with soap after direct contact with blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.

• Choose the option that describes the personal protective equipment (PPE)

necessary for healthcare personnel transporting a patient that requires con- tact precautions

• PPE is required for all team members for each patient transport.
• PPE is not required for patient transport.
• PPE is required for all team members when patient transport is necessary.
• PPE is required for designated team member when direct contact is neces- sary.

Ans>> B. PPE is not required for patient transport.

• Choose the term that describes the amount of the virus that is found in the

individual's blood.

• Viral shedding.
• Viral load.
• Viral replication.

Viral transmission

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