AORN AORN Medication Safety and Pharmacology 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a read-back when a verbal medication order is given in the OR?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the order was heard and understood correctly

Answer

A read-back requires the receiver to repeat the verbal order aloud so the prescriber can confirm accuracy and prevent errors.

Question 2

Which route of medication administration is the scrub person responsible for on the sterile field?

Accepted Answer

Topical and irrigation medications handed to the surgeon

Answer

The scrub person passes topical and irrigation medications to the surgeon on the sterile field but does not administer IV or injected medications.

Question 3

Before transferring a medication to the sterile field, the circulating nurse should perform which safety action?

Accepted Answer

Verify drug name, concentration, and expiration with the scrub person

Answer

The circulator and scrub person must both verify drug name, concentration, and expiration date before the medication is transferred to the sterile field.

Question 4

Which action should the perioperative nurse take if a medication's appearance has changed from its usual color or consistency?

Accepted Answer

Do not use the medication and return it to pharmacy

Answer

Any change in a medication's appearance is an indicator of possible contamination or degradation and the medication should not be used.

Question 5

When handling local anesthetics on the sterile field, what is the most important labeling distinction the perioperative team must make?

Accepted Answer

Distinguishing plain from epinephrine-containing solutions

Answer

Plain and epinephrine-containing local anesthetics must be clearly distinguished because inadvertent use of epinephrine in contraindicated sites (e.g., fingers, toes) can cause ischemia.

(AORN) Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses Practice Test

(AORN) Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses Practice Test

AORN AORN Medication Safety and Pharmacology 2