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Periop 101 study guideEvidence-based practice questions are typically formatted as PICO questions. What
does PICO stand for? - answer Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome
Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment. Which of
the following is an example of how the perioperative RN can participate in cost
containment in the OR? - answer Verify with surgeon before opening suture
An RN who attends continuing nursing education and has verified skills, knowledge, and
attitudes about perioperative nursing is demonstrating accountability in his/her: - answer
Professional growth and maintenance of competency
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning use of the AORN Guidelines for
Perioperative Practice? - answer Work setting and situation variations may determine
the extent to which AORN Guidelines can be applied
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethical dilemma that perioperative
nurses may encounter? - answer Family disagreement about a below the knee
amputation on an 18 year old who has already given consent
The phrase "At least one individual failed to do what a similarly situated, reasonable,
and prudent professional would have done under similar circumstances" is the definition
of: - answer Negligence
All of the following are accurate descriptions of "professional accountability" EXCEPT -
answer Relying ONLY on peer evaluations
Part of the AORN standards of Professional Practice mandate that nurses evaluate the
quality of their nursing practice. Four ways to ensure professional practice related to the
AORN practice include: maintaining competency, the use of evidence-based practice,
certification, and - answerPursuit of lifelong learning
After transferring a male patient into the Phase I PACU, the perioperative RN could
reasonably expect the PACU RN to FIRST - answer Assess the patient's airway and
respirations
During a handover report to the PACU RN, the perioperative RN may use a
communication method identified by the acronym "SBAR." What does SBAR stand for -
answerSituation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
, A 40-year-old male patient is awake and alert in the post anesthesia care unit after right
shoulder surgery. What is the BEST measure to assess the patient's pain? - answerAsk
patient to describe his pain or use a standardized pain scale
What would be the MOST important information for a nurse in Preadmission Testing
(PAT) to collect on an insulin dependent diabetic patient - answerhe type of insulin the
patient takes
The Perianesthesia nurse has ASPAN to guide their practice. What does ASPAN stand
for - answerAmerican Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
What should be included as part of the psychological nursing assessment -
answerCultural beliefs, perception of surgery, and religious beliefs
During a preoperative interview, a patient reports that a surgical prep solution made him
breakout in hives after a previous surgical procedure. What action should the
perioperative RN take? - answerAlert the surgeon and discuss the selection of
preoperative skin antiseptic.
During the preoperative interview, the perioperative RN should ask the patient's about
their use of: - answerAlcohol Herbal preparations Recreational Drugs Tobacco products
The PRIMARY purpose of conducting a preoperative assessment is to - answerDefine
the patient's risk factors and develop a plan of care
Which of the following sensory assessment findings is common among elderly patients -
answerDecrease in vision including color and depth perception
Which of the following statements is true? - answerLung capacity decreases with
increasing age
Which of the following factors make geriatric patients more sensitive to injury and cold?
- answerDecrease in subcutaneous fat
A preoperative nursing assessment should be conducted by a perioperative RN at what
point? - answerBefore the surgery
In relation to transcultural needs of the patient, it is important to include
_______________ needs in the nursing assessment. - answerSpiritual
A directive interview is - answerStructured with predetermined questions
Which of the following BEST illustrates the purpose of perioperative patient and family
education? - answerTo increase patient and family adherence to the plan of care
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