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1. What is the shelf life of red blood cells when refrigerated? - Correct
Answer: 42 days
2. The perioperative nurse caring for a pt presenting with a traumatic wound
for which the edges of the incision cannot be approximated can expect the
wound to close by ___ intention - Correct Answer: secondary
Rational: traumatic wounds that cannot be closed are often allowed to heal
by secondary intention, which allows the wound to granulate and heal from
the inside out
3. A ___ involves removal of the entire breast along with axillary lymph nodes,
the pectoral muscles, and all adjacent tissues - Correct Answer: radical
mastectomy
Rational: tissues that have been identified as having malignancy should be
removed in their entirety to prevent further spread of the cancer cells. A
radical mastectomy will remove the breast and all surrounding tissues
,4. An anesthesia care provider uses stories to describe the purpose of each
monitoring device to a pt aged 3 years as he prepares the child for
induction. This is part of an age specific individualized plan of care
addressing the child's ability to - Correct Answer: magically think
Rational: the use of stories addresses a preschoolers magical thinking and
beginning use of imagination to make meaning of his surroundings
5. Heel bone is referred to as the - Correct Answer: calcaneus
6. Perioperative registered nurse can expect the surgeon to explore the
scrotum during which type of hernia repair? - Correct Answer: indirecta
Rational: hallmark of indirect hernias is that the leave the abdominal cavity
at the internal inguinal ring and pass with the cord structures down the
inguinal canal. The indirect hernia sac may therefore be found in the
scrotum.
7. Which position puts the pt at greatest risk for development of a deep vein
thrombosis ( DVT) - Correct Answer: reverse Trendelenburg
Rational: any position that places the pt legs in a dependent position
increases the risk for DVT formation
8. When delayed primary closure is required, the skin edges are closed how
many days after debridement? - Correct Answer: 4 to 6 days
Rational: several factors should be considered when choosing delayed
primary closure. Ideally, closure should be completed 4 to 6 days after the
initial procedure. The would should be cleaned and debrided prior to
closure
,9. During a postoperative follwoup phone call, a pt recovering from a R
lumpectomy states that she is experiencing numbness to the ring & little
fingers of her R hand. The perioperative nurse suspects possible damage to
the - Correct Answer: ulnar nerve
Rational: ulnar nerve innervates the middle, ring and little fingers.
Numbness over the distal palmar surface of the little finger indicates ulnar
nerve injury
10.When stocking medications in the perioperative suite, it is important to
stock single dose vials instead of multidose vials whenever possible because
- Correct Answer: there is less risk of using a contaminated medication
Rational: single does vials do not have preservative to prevent bacterial
growth. When using a multidose vial, there may be viral contamination
11.The surgical count procedure is a method of accounting for items during the
surgical procedure. When is a final count performed? - Correct Answer:
during skin closure
Rational: this count verifies that all the items counted match the tally of
items used
12.___ is an ideal complementary therapy to decrease pt anxiety during the
intraoperative period, as there is no contact between the practitioner's
hand and the pt - Correct Answer: therapeutic touch
13.In infants older than 3 months, shivering from extremes of cooling
generates body heat, which increases metabolic needs and causes a ___
increase in oxygen consumption - Correct Answer: 200-500%
Rational: temperature regulation is controlled by anterior hypothalamus
, 14.When safely placing an adult pt in the prone position for surgery, a
minimum of ___ people are required - Correct Answer: 4
Rational: a minimum of 4 and up to 6 people are needed when placing a pt
in the prone position to maintain body alignment
15.A pt who receives a score of 3 using the Glasgow coma scale for eye
opening is able to open his/her eyes - Correct Answer: in response to
verbal stimuli
Rational: a score of 3 on the eye opening portion of the scale signifies a
response to speech
16.Which of the following procedures is considered a class 3 wound? -
Correct Answer: exploratory laparotomy with repair of ruptured
diverticulum
Rational: clean contaminated classification applies to procedures that enter
the alimentary, genitourinary & respiratory tracts under controlled
circumstances. A ruptured diverticulum is uncontrolled, contains spilled
fecal material & would be classified as contaminated ( class 3)
17.When a laser is in use during a procedure, the area around the surgical site
that poses potential injury is known as - Correct Answer: Nominal
hazard zone
Rationale: nominal hazard zone is a specifically identified area, usually
within the surgical suite, that requires the implementation of certain safety
measures, lasers do have the potential to penetrate through clear windows.
The nominal zone once identified should have safety control measures
instituted
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
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1. What is the shelf life of red blood cells when refrigerated? - Correct
Answer: 42 days
2. The perioperative nurse caring for a pt presenting with a traumatic wound
for which the edges of the incision cannot be approximated can expect the
wound to close by ___ intention - Correct Answer: secondary
Rational: traumatic wounds that cannot be closed are often allowed to heal
by secondary intention, which allows the wound to granulate and heal from
the inside out
3. A ___ involves removal of the entire breast along with axillary lymph nodes,
the pectoral muscles, and all adjacent tissues - Correct Answer: radical
mastectomy
Rational: tissues that have been identified as having malignancy should be
removed in their entirety to prevent further spread of the cancer cells. A
radical mastectomy will remove the breast and all surrounding tissues
,4. An anesthesia care provider uses stories to describe the purpose of each
monitoring device to a pt aged 3 years as he prepares the child for
induction. This is part of an age specific individualized plan of care
addressing the child's ability to - Correct Answer: magically think
Rational: the use of stories addresses a preschoolers magical thinking and
beginning use of imagination to make meaning of his surroundings
5. Heel bone is referred to as the - Correct Answer: calcaneus
6. Perioperative registered nurse can expect the surgeon to explore the
scrotum during which type of hernia repair? - Correct Answer: indirecta
Rational: hallmark of indirect hernias is that the leave the abdominal cavity
at the internal inguinal ring and pass with the cord structures down the
inguinal canal. The indirect hernia sac may therefore be found in the
scrotum.
7. Which position puts the pt at greatest risk for development of a deep vein
thrombosis ( DVT) - Correct Answer: reverse Trendelenburg
Rational: any position that places the pt legs in a dependent position
increases the risk for DVT formation
8. When delayed primary closure is required, the skin edges are closed how
many days after debridement? - Correct Answer: 4 to 6 days
Rational: several factors should be considered when choosing delayed
primary closure. Ideally, closure should be completed 4 to 6 days after the
initial procedure. The would should be cleaned and debrided prior to
closure
,9. During a postoperative follwoup phone call, a pt recovering from a R
lumpectomy states that she is experiencing numbness to the ring & little
fingers of her R hand. The perioperative nurse suspects possible damage to
the - Correct Answer: ulnar nerve
Rational: ulnar nerve innervates the middle, ring and little fingers.
Numbness over the distal palmar surface of the little finger indicates ulnar
nerve injury
10.When stocking medications in the perioperative suite, it is important to
stock single dose vials instead of multidose vials whenever possible because
- Correct Answer: there is less risk of using a contaminated medication
Rational: single does vials do not have preservative to prevent bacterial
growth. When using a multidose vial, there may be viral contamination
11.The surgical count procedure is a method of accounting for items during the
surgical procedure. When is a final count performed? - Correct Answer:
during skin closure
Rational: this count verifies that all the items counted match the tally of
items used
12.___ is an ideal complementary therapy to decrease pt anxiety during the
intraoperative period, as there is no contact between the practitioner's
hand and the pt - Correct Answer: therapeutic touch
13.In infants older than 3 months, shivering from extremes of cooling
generates body heat, which increases metabolic needs and causes a ___
increase in oxygen consumption - Correct Answer: 200-500%
Rational: temperature regulation is controlled by anterior hypothalamus
, 14.When safely placing an adult pt in the prone position for surgery, a
minimum of ___ people are required - Correct Answer: 4
Rational: a minimum of 4 and up to 6 people are needed when placing a pt
in the prone position to maintain body alignment
15.A pt who receives a score of 3 using the Glasgow coma scale for eye
opening is able to open his/her eyes - Correct Answer: in response to
verbal stimuli
Rational: a score of 3 on the eye opening portion of the scale signifies a
response to speech
16.Which of the following procedures is considered a class 3 wound? -
Correct Answer: exploratory laparotomy with repair of ruptured
diverticulum
Rational: clean contaminated classification applies to procedures that enter
the alimentary, genitourinary & respiratory tracts under controlled
circumstances. A ruptured diverticulum is uncontrolled, contains spilled
fecal material & would be classified as contaminated ( class 3)
17.When a laser is in use during a procedure, the area around the surgical site
that poses potential injury is known as - Correct Answer: Nominal
hazard zone
Rationale: nominal hazard zone is a specifically identified area, usually
within the surgical suite, that requires the implementation of certain safety
measures, lasers do have the potential to penetrate through clear windows.
The nominal zone once identified should have safety control measures
instituted
