NIFA RNFA Final Exam
Questions and Answers 2026,
Exams of Nursing Assured A+
Certified Pass
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom -
ANSWERS-metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent -
ANSWERS-ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - ANSWERS-upper
body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations -
ANSWERS-succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible - ANSWERS-ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - ANSWERS-mayfield head positioner
,suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - ANSWERS-
swaged
overpressurization can lead to - ANSWERS-hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - ANSWERS-lidocaine
double gloving - ANSWERS-the american college of surgeons endorses double
gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused
from sleep - ANSWERS-moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - ANSWERS-JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control -
ANSWERS-tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - ANSWERS-3
week old neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - ANSWERS-vicryl
,trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - ANSWERS-
hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - ANSWERS-at completion of the
surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position -
ANSWERS-compression of abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and
invasion of pathogens - ANSWERS-keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - ANSWERS-closed gloving can only
be used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history -
ANSWERS-cricoid pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among
surgical techs and nurses - ANSWERS-the cumulative effect of repeated patient
handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - ANSWERS-puritis, edema,
erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
, patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler -
ANSWERS-true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety -
ANSWERS-use of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - ANSWERS-passing sharp items
using neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - ANSWERS-bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - ANSWERS-1 year
physical characteristic of suture - ANSWERS-knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - ANSWERS-wipe gloves clean, untie
side of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - ANSWERS-
institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to
sepsis - ANSWERS-inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
Questions and Answers 2026,
Exams of Nursing Assured A+
Certified Pass
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom -
ANSWERS-metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent -
ANSWERS-ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - ANSWERS-upper
body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations -
ANSWERS-succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible - ANSWERS-ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - ANSWERS-mayfield head positioner
,suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - ANSWERS-
swaged
overpressurization can lead to - ANSWERS-hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - ANSWERS-lidocaine
double gloving - ANSWERS-the american college of surgeons endorses double
gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused
from sleep - ANSWERS-moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - ANSWERS-JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control -
ANSWERS-tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - ANSWERS-3
week old neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - ANSWERS-vicryl
,trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - ANSWERS-
hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - ANSWERS-at completion of the
surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position -
ANSWERS-compression of abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and
invasion of pathogens - ANSWERS-keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - ANSWERS-closed gloving can only
be used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history -
ANSWERS-cricoid pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among
surgical techs and nurses - ANSWERS-the cumulative effect of repeated patient
handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - ANSWERS-puritis, edema,
erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
, patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler -
ANSWERS-true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety -
ANSWERS-use of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - ANSWERS-passing sharp items
using neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - ANSWERS-bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - ANSWERS-1 year
physical characteristic of suture - ANSWERS-knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - ANSWERS-wipe gloves clean, untie
side of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - ANSWERS-
institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to
sepsis - ANSWERS-inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
