CNOR Exam Preparation Exam
Questions and Answers36
Cholecystectomy incision needed - ANSWERS-Krocher's incision
Gallbladder, Liver incision name - ANSWERS-Midline incision
Appendicitis incsion - ANSWERS-Mc Burney's Pont incision
Incision for GYN Pelvic Surgery and Prostatic Surgery - ANSWERS-Pfannenstiel incision
Normal Hemoglobin levels for men - ANSWERS-13.5-17.5
Normal Hemoglobin for women - ANSWERS-12-16
Na+ normal level - ANSWERS-135-145
Normal Potassium Level - ANSWERS-3.5-5.0
Normal Ph level - ANSWERS-7.35-7.45
PaCO2 normal level - ANSWERS-35-45
PaO2 normal level - ANSWERS-80-100
,HCO3 normal level - ANSWERS-22-28
Ammonia normal level - ANSWERS-9.5-49mcg/dl
ALT liver function normal level - ANSWERS-0-35
Albumin normal level - ANSWERS-4-6
Hct normal level for male - ANSWERS-39-49
Hct normal level for female - ANSWERS-35-45
What piece of equipment do you need for a vasvagotomy? - ANSWERS-microscope
During a procedure under local anesthesia, the patient complains of circumoral numbness,
blurred vision and dizziness. What should be the immediate action of the preoperative nurse
monitoring this patient? - ANSWERS-Ensure an airway
The circulating nurse reports that the needle count is incorrect. The surgeon continues to close
the wound stating "I know it is not in the wound and I am not going to stop to look for it". The
best plan of action is to : - ANSWERS-inform the surgeon of the hospital policy and document
subsequent actions
A new employee unknowingly dispensed an unsterile solution to the sterile field. The following
day the supervisor learns of the incident. The supervisors first action would be to: - ANSWERS-
Notify surgeon of the break in technique
Where does decontamination begin? - ANSWERS-Starts at the field, with wiping the instruments
to keep the bioburden down
,How many air exchanges does Decontamination area have? - ANSWERS-6 air exchanges per
hour
What temperature does decontamination area need to be set at? - ANSWERS-68-73 degrees
What is the humidity setting for decontamination area? - ANSWERS-30%-60%
What is TASS? - ANSWERS-Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome-from contaminates left on eye
instruments
What is the temperature kept at in the packaging area? - ANSWERS-64-73 degrees
What is the humidity settings kept at in the packaging area? - ANSWERS-35-70%
How do you reverse the effects of FFP? - ANSWERS-Coumadin (Warfin)
Assault is defined as? - ANSWERS-Threat to do harm
Which sterilizer forces air from the sterilizer chamber? - ANSWERS-Gravity displacement
What must you have before putting in an A-Line? - ANSWERS-Allen's Test
Which facial lines would a surgeon use to remove a lesion? - ANSWERS-Langer Lines
Kraske Position is also known as? - ANSWERS-Jack Knife
, What is hematopoiesis? - ANSWERS-The body making new blood cells
Causes of metabolic
Alkalosis? - ANSWERS--Anything that causes loss of acid loss in GI Tract-N/V
-Self induced by TUMS
What is FFP made up of? - ANSWERS--Clotting factors
-Plasma
What is Cryo used for? - ANSWERS-To control bleeding
Where is a Swan Ganz catheter placed? - ANSWERS-Internal Jugular
What 5 risks are pediatric patients in the OR at risk for? - ANSWERS--Displacing ET tube (short
trachea)
-Hypothermia
-Hypovolemia (weigh sponges)
-Peter Panning off table (moving around during induction)
-(+) Resp Rate causes (+) Heart Rate
Voluntary reporting that encourages self reporting without fear of retaliation? - ANSWERS-
Culture of Safety from the
Patient Saftey and Quality Improvement Act 2005
S/S of Hypontremia (below 135) - ANSWERS--N/V
-Irritability
-Muscle cramping
Questions and Answers36
Cholecystectomy incision needed - ANSWERS-Krocher's incision
Gallbladder, Liver incision name - ANSWERS-Midline incision
Appendicitis incsion - ANSWERS-Mc Burney's Pont incision
Incision for GYN Pelvic Surgery and Prostatic Surgery - ANSWERS-Pfannenstiel incision
Normal Hemoglobin levels for men - ANSWERS-13.5-17.5
Normal Hemoglobin for women - ANSWERS-12-16
Na+ normal level - ANSWERS-135-145
Normal Potassium Level - ANSWERS-3.5-5.0
Normal Ph level - ANSWERS-7.35-7.45
PaCO2 normal level - ANSWERS-35-45
PaO2 normal level - ANSWERS-80-100
,HCO3 normal level - ANSWERS-22-28
Ammonia normal level - ANSWERS-9.5-49mcg/dl
ALT liver function normal level - ANSWERS-0-35
Albumin normal level - ANSWERS-4-6
Hct normal level for male - ANSWERS-39-49
Hct normal level for female - ANSWERS-35-45
What piece of equipment do you need for a vasvagotomy? - ANSWERS-microscope
During a procedure under local anesthesia, the patient complains of circumoral numbness,
blurred vision and dizziness. What should be the immediate action of the preoperative nurse
monitoring this patient? - ANSWERS-Ensure an airway
The circulating nurse reports that the needle count is incorrect. The surgeon continues to close
the wound stating "I know it is not in the wound and I am not going to stop to look for it". The
best plan of action is to : - ANSWERS-inform the surgeon of the hospital policy and document
subsequent actions
A new employee unknowingly dispensed an unsterile solution to the sterile field. The following
day the supervisor learns of the incident. The supervisors first action would be to: - ANSWERS-
Notify surgeon of the break in technique
Where does decontamination begin? - ANSWERS-Starts at the field, with wiping the instruments
to keep the bioburden down
,How many air exchanges does Decontamination area have? - ANSWERS-6 air exchanges per
hour
What temperature does decontamination area need to be set at? - ANSWERS-68-73 degrees
What is the humidity setting for decontamination area? - ANSWERS-30%-60%
What is TASS? - ANSWERS-Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome-from contaminates left on eye
instruments
What is the temperature kept at in the packaging area? - ANSWERS-64-73 degrees
What is the humidity settings kept at in the packaging area? - ANSWERS-35-70%
How do you reverse the effects of FFP? - ANSWERS-Coumadin (Warfin)
Assault is defined as? - ANSWERS-Threat to do harm
Which sterilizer forces air from the sterilizer chamber? - ANSWERS-Gravity displacement
What must you have before putting in an A-Line? - ANSWERS-Allen's Test
Which facial lines would a surgeon use to remove a lesion? - ANSWERS-Langer Lines
Kraske Position is also known as? - ANSWERS-Jack Knife
, What is hematopoiesis? - ANSWERS-The body making new blood cells
Causes of metabolic
Alkalosis? - ANSWERS--Anything that causes loss of acid loss in GI Tract-N/V
-Self induced by TUMS
What is FFP made up of? - ANSWERS--Clotting factors
-Plasma
What is Cryo used for? - ANSWERS-To control bleeding
Where is a Swan Ganz catheter placed? - ANSWERS-Internal Jugular
What 5 risks are pediatric patients in the OR at risk for? - ANSWERS--Displacing ET tube (short
trachea)
-Hypothermia
-Hypovolemia (weigh sponges)
-Peter Panning off table (moving around during induction)
-(+) Resp Rate causes (+) Heart Rate
Voluntary reporting that encourages self reporting without fear of retaliation? - ANSWERS-
Culture of Safety from the
Patient Saftey and Quality Improvement Act 2005
S/S of Hypontremia (below 135) - ANSWERS--N/V
-Irritability
-Muscle cramping
