AORN Review for Final Exam Questions and Answers Updated 2026/2027 72pages

Which of the following statements are true about objective data? a. Data that consists of the patient's own feelings and perceptions. b. Age, religion, or culture are examples of objective data. c. Data that is the information written in the patient's record and nursing notes. d. History, physical, and laboratory data are examples of objective data. Correct Answer-c. Data that is the information written in the patient's record and nursing notes. d. History, physical, and laboratory data are examples of objective data. Match the age groups with their ability for learning and understanding. 1. Birth to one month 2. 1-12 months 3. 1-3 years 4. 3-6 years a. The baby will smile, babble, and gurgle. b. The baby is able to understand and respond to simple commands. c. The child is able to literally interpret terms. d. The child is able to express only through crying. Correct Answer-1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C Patients in which of the following age-groups have the greatest blood volume per unit of body weight. a. children b. elderly adults c. middle adults d. young adults Correct Answer-a. children During the preoperative interview, why should the perioperative nurse ask patients about their use of herbal preparations, alcohol, tobacco products, and recreational drugs? (select all that apply) a. herbal supplements may affect the metabolism of drugs administered b. patients who use alcohol heavily are unable to tolerate general anesthesia c. recreational drug use may affect the choice of preoperative sedation. d. smoking may affect circulatory and respiratory system assessment results. Correct Answer-a. herbal supplements may affect the metabolism of drugs administered c. recreational drug use may affect the choice of preoperative sedation d. smoking may affect circulatory and respiratory system assessment results. Which items below are included in a psychosocial assessment? (select all that apply) a. coping styles b. cultural beliefs and practices c. expectations of perioperative care d. sensory impairment e. spiritual or religious beliefs Correct Answer-a. coping styles b. cultural beliefs and practices c. expectations of perioperative care e. spiritual or religious beliefs Which of the following statements is true? a. blood pressure remains constant with age. b. body temperature increases with increasing age. c. heart rate increases with increasing age d. lung capacity decreases with increasing age Correct Answer-d. lung capacity decreases with increasing age Which of the following factors make geriatric patients more sensitive to injury and cold? a. decrease in subcutaneous fat b. lung capacity decreases