AORN Periop 101 Final Exam V1

AORN Periop 101 Final Exam V1 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Study Guide Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct

Question:

When a count discrepancy occurs, what should be the FIRST action taken by the RN Circulator?

a) Call for anterior and lateral x-ray

b) Inform the nurse supervisor

c) Inform the surgical team of the discrepancy

d) Instruct the scrub person to search for the missing item

Answer:

c

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Question:

A patient is scheduled for a modified radial mastectomy, performed by a general surgeon, immediately followed by a breast reconstruction performed

by a plastic surgeon. The Time-Out takes place:

a) Prior to the beginning of the initial procedure only

b) Prior to the beginning of both procedures

c) At the discretion of the surgeon

d) When one of the surgeons is in the facility

Answer:

b

Question:

For a patient with a known latex allergy or sensitivity, a recommended risk

reduction strategy is:

a) Schedule the case as the first procedure of the day

b) Schedule the case for any time of the day

c) Handle the surgery as any other procedure

d) Schedule the surgery as the last procedure of the day

Answer:

a

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Question:

How many identifiers should be used to verify the correct patient, site, and procedure?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Answer:

b

Question:

While a scalpel is bring changed during a hemicolectomy, the blade snaps and breaks into several pieces. The scrub nurse is unable to find a small piece of the blade. Which statement regarding counts is true?

a) The count is considered correct b/c the blade broke on the back table and

not near the wound

b) The count is considered incorrect unless the entire blade is found

c) The count is considered correct after the room and sterile field is searched

d) The count is considered incorrect even if the entire blade is found

Answer:

b 3 / 4

Question:

Many national organizations are focusing on ways to improve patient care.Match the organization with their associated safety activity.

a) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

b) Institute of Medicine (IOM)

c) The Joint Commission (TJC)

d) World Health Organization (WHO)

• - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• - National Patient Safety Goals
• - Safe Surgery Saves Lives

4 - To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System

*Use numbers separated w/commas in the correct/matching order w/the letters.

Answer:

1, 4, 2, 3

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