NIFA Final Exam Questions with 100%
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peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom
metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent
ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation
upper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations
succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible
ligating clip
positioning device for head cases
mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as
swaged
overpressurization can lead to
hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic
,lidocaine
double gloving
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
moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels
JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control
tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase
3 week old neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis
vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to
hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when
at completion of the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position
compression of abdominal cavity
,primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of
pathogens
keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving
closed gloving can only be used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history
cricoid pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical
techs and nurses
the cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex
puritis, edema, erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler
true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety
use of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury
passing sharp items using neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient
bookwalter
, silk loses tensile strength after what period of time
1 year
physical characteristic of suture
knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown
wipe gloves clean, untie side of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows:
institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis
inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV
FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR
C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as
pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture
memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI
replacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
Correct Answers
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom
metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent
ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation
upper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations
succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible
ligating clip
positioning device for head cases
mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as
swaged
overpressurization can lead to
hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic
,lidocaine
double gloving
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
moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels
JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control
tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase
3 week old neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis
vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to
hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when
at completion of the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position
compression of abdominal cavity
,primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of
pathogens
keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving
closed gloving can only be used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history
cricoid pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical
techs and nurses
the cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex
puritis, edema, erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler
true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety
use of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury
passing sharp items using neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient
bookwalter
, silk loses tensile strength after what period of time
1 year
physical characteristic of suture
knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown
wipe gloves clean, untie side of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows:
institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis
inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV
FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR
C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as
pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture
memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI
replacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
