AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM 2O24 -2025 LATEST
EXAM WITH 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS PLUS A TAILORED
STUDY GUIDE TO ENHANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
(IDEAL FOR EXAM PREPARATION)
The RN caring for the patient receiving moderate sedation/analgesia should:
- turn up the monitor alarms when prepping the patient
- be competent in the use of emergency resuscitation procedures
- call an anesthesia provider to administer reversal medications
- all of the above - ANSWER-b) be competent in the use of emergency
resuscitation procedures
Which of the following is NOT included in basic monitoring of the patient for anesthesia?
- pulse oximetry
b) ECG
- arterial line
- blood pressure - ANSWER-c) arterial line
Which drug is used to reverse valium and midazolam?
- neostigmine
- pancuronium
- flumazenil
- succinylcholine - ANSWER-c) flumazenil
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Which method is used to prevent aspiration during endotracheal intubation?
- applying cricoid pressure
- inserting a nasal/oral airway
- laryngoscopy
- invasive techniques - ANSWER-a) applying cricoid pressure
How can the perioperative nurse assist the anesthesia provider with placement of a spinal or epidural block?
- inject local anesthetic
- thread the catheter through the needle
- calm the patient
- identify landmarks for insertion of the needle - ANSWER-c) calm the patient
During IV regional anesthesia the tourniquet should be deflated slowly to prevent which of the following from entering the bloodstream?
- bacteria
- lymphatic fluids
- thrombus
- bolus of anestheitc - ANSWER-d) bolus of anesthetic
Depending on state laws and hospital policies, which of the following can be performed without a professional anesthesia provider?
- general anesthesia
- regional anesthesia
- monitored anesthesia care
- moderate sedation - ANSWER-d) moderate sedation 2 / 4
Which assessment factor is important to include when screening patients for MH?
- family history of problems related to anesthesia
- patients age
- patients use of herbal and vitamin supplements
- patients use of OTC meds - ANSWER-a) family history of problems related to
anesthesia All the following professionals are qualified to provide anesthesia to a patient
EXCEPT:
- anesthesiologist
b) CRNA
- anesthesiology assistant
- operating surgeon - ANSWER-d) operating surgeon
Of the following, which is not used to secure airway:
a) ET tube
b) LMA
- nasal cannula
- oral airway - ANSWER-c) nasal cannula
The perioperative team should know the location of equipment stored in the OR and in the department. Equipment that the anesthesia provider may request
includes:
- video laryngoscopy devices
- fiberoptic bronchoscopes
- suction tips and devices
- all of the above - ANSWER-d) all of the above 3 / 4
General Anesthesia - ANSWER-a drug-induced reversible state of unconsciousness, it includes amnesia, analgesia, loss of responsiveness, decreased stress response, and loss of skeletal muscle reflexes to varying degree
Regional Anesthesia - ANSWER-an injection of local anesthetics near nerve fibers to cause reversible loss of sensation over an area of the body, common examples include spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks
Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) - ANSWER-when an anesthesia provider monitors the patient, administers sedatives and other agents as needed, and provides medical services as needed
Moderate Sedation - ANSWER-the administration of sedative, analgesic, and/or anxiolytic agents by a physician or under physician supervision. Depending on state laws and hospital policies, a perioperative nurse may be able to administer this type of anesthesia
Local Anesthesia - ANSWER-The infiltration or topical administration of agents to anesthetize a part of the body. It is typically used for minor procedures, does not involve an anesthesia provider, and does not involve sedation. A perioperative nurse monitors the patient and provides supportive care if needed.
The phases of general anesthesia, in order, are:
- induction, maintenance, emergence
- emergence, maintenance, induction
- maintenance, emergence, induction
- induction, emergence, maintenance - ANSWER-a) induction, maintenance,
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emergence