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AORN PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM LATEST
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AORN PERIOP 101 EXAM A
Which of the following is associated with increased risk for hypothermia?
- female sex
- higher than normal body weight
- hyperthyroid
- hypertension - ANSWER-a) female sex
Identify the active warming devices
- circulating water garments
- cotton blankets
- forced-air warming devices
- increased ambient room temperature
- surgical drapes
- warmed IV fluids - ANSWER-a) circulating water garments
- forced-air warming devices
- increased ambient room temperature 1 / 4
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- warmed IV fluids
Which of the following would be an appropriate action for the perioperative nurse when assisting with anesthesia?
- administer the muscle relaxant reversal agent if needed?
- apply cricoid pressure if needed during intubation
- document anesthetic agents used, dose, route, and time
- extubate the patient - ANSWER-b) apply cricoid pressure if needed during intubation
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 2 / 4
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- succinylcholine - ANSWER-c) flumazenil
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 3 / 4
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- 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
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
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
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