RNFA STUDY GUIDE ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SET A+
✔✔The nasal cavity is associated with the ear by way of the ____________, and
communicates with the conjunctiva through the __________________. Select the
options that are appropriate to complete the sentence. - ✔✔eustachian tube;
nasolacrimal duct
✔✔Oral malignancies can be linked to specific carcinogens, the most important one
being tobacco. Benign or malignant lesions of the tongue, floor of the mouth, alveolar
ridge, buccal mucosa, or tonsillar area are excised depending on the extensiveness of
disease, involvement of surrounding vessels and nerves, and candidacy for surgery.
Benign or small malignant tumors of the oral cavity may be excised without a neck
dissection. What indicator would not prompt the surgeon to perform a neck dissection
for benign or small malignant tumors? - ✔✔increased salivation
✔✔Evelyn Pettigrew is a 67-year-old former competitive track athlete with debilitating
osteoarthritis; she is scheduled for a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy
(LAVH). During the preoperative assessment, Evelyn tells the first assistant that, while
she is in excellent health for her age, her hip and leg joints are tender and her
movement is limited. The first assistant explains to Evelyn that during the procedure she
will be "up in stirrups" but will be handled gently and protected from further discomfort.
An appropriate first assisting action, after Evelyn is transferred to the OR bed and
before anesthesia induction, is: - ✔✔discuss nonlithotomy leg positioning options with
the surgeon.
✔✔The transabdominal preperitoneal patch (TAPP) hernia repair and the totally
extraperitoneal patch (TEP) repair differ in the manner in which access is gained to the
preperitoneal space. Which of the two provides access to the preperitoneal space
without entering the peritoneum? - ✔✔The TEP technique
✔✔What does the lacrimal gland do? - ✔✔The lacrimal gland secretes tears that are
drained by the lacrimal sac and duct system.
, ✔✔Frances, a 68-year-old retired art dealer is overweight due to a sedentary lifestyle
and has chronic joint pain in both knees and hips. She does not have osteoarthritis per
medical history and is not a candidate for surgical intervention. Which of the following is
an important statement regarding the prevention of degenerative orthopedic conditions?
- ✔✔Weight-bearing activities and joint movement prevent cartilage from becoming thin
or damaged
✔✔There are 8 bones that form the cranial cavity. Four of the bones are paired and four
are singular. Choose the correct list of singular bones from the following: - ✔✔Frontal,
ethmoid, sphenoid, occipital
✔✔Which nodes in the lymphatic system are responsible for drainage from the mouth,
lips, and external nose? - ✔✔Submandibular
✔✔Describe the inguinal ligament. - ✔✔Runs from the anterior superior iliac spine to
the pubic tubercle
✔✔The pyramidal lobe of the thyroid is described as: - ✔✔a thin upward protrusion of
thyroid tissue from the isthmus.
✔✔A kidney transplant entails transplantation of a living-related or cadaveric donor
kidney into the recipient's iliac fossa. It is performed in an effort to restore renal function
and maintain life in a patient who has end-stage renal disease. Select the statement
that best reflects the ideal living-related donor candidate. - ✔✔An identical twin or
sibling or parent, ABO and HLA compatibility, good health
✔✔Personnel radiation monitoring is an important part of radiation exposure safety.
Select the statement that best describes the proper placement of the personal radiation
dosimeter. - ✔✔On the trunk under the apron and at the collar level outside the apron
✔✔The supraglottis, glottis, and the subglottis represent three portions of which
structure of the throat? - ✔✔Larynx
✔✔During a stapedotomy or stapedectomy procedure, the perioperative nurse
manages and controls the environment of care by maintaining a quiet, warm, and
comfortable OR. Energy modality devices and monitor alarms are turned down to the
lowest audible setting for the team to hear without startling the patient. The English-
speaking, nonanxious patient sedated using local or MAC anesthetics is well prepared
by the perioperative nurse for sensory and procedural expectations. What event occurs
near the conclusion of the procedure that predicts patient outcome? - ✔✔The surgeon
whispers softly in the patient's operative ear to determine return of hearing.
SET A+
✔✔The nasal cavity is associated with the ear by way of the ____________, and
communicates with the conjunctiva through the __________________. Select the
options that are appropriate to complete the sentence. - ✔✔eustachian tube;
nasolacrimal duct
✔✔Oral malignancies can be linked to specific carcinogens, the most important one
being tobacco. Benign or malignant lesions of the tongue, floor of the mouth, alveolar
ridge, buccal mucosa, or tonsillar area are excised depending on the extensiveness of
disease, involvement of surrounding vessels and nerves, and candidacy for surgery.
Benign or small malignant tumors of the oral cavity may be excised without a neck
dissection. What indicator would not prompt the surgeon to perform a neck dissection
for benign or small malignant tumors? - ✔✔increased salivation
✔✔Evelyn Pettigrew is a 67-year-old former competitive track athlete with debilitating
osteoarthritis; she is scheduled for a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy
(LAVH). During the preoperative assessment, Evelyn tells the first assistant that, while
she is in excellent health for her age, her hip and leg joints are tender and her
movement is limited. The first assistant explains to Evelyn that during the procedure she
will be "up in stirrups" but will be handled gently and protected from further discomfort.
An appropriate first assisting action, after Evelyn is transferred to the OR bed and
before anesthesia induction, is: - ✔✔discuss nonlithotomy leg positioning options with
the surgeon.
✔✔The transabdominal preperitoneal patch (TAPP) hernia repair and the totally
extraperitoneal patch (TEP) repair differ in the manner in which access is gained to the
preperitoneal space. Which of the two provides access to the preperitoneal space
without entering the peritoneum? - ✔✔The TEP technique
✔✔What does the lacrimal gland do? - ✔✔The lacrimal gland secretes tears that are
drained by the lacrimal sac and duct system.
, ✔✔Frances, a 68-year-old retired art dealer is overweight due to a sedentary lifestyle
and has chronic joint pain in both knees and hips. She does not have osteoarthritis per
medical history and is not a candidate for surgical intervention. Which of the following is
an important statement regarding the prevention of degenerative orthopedic conditions?
- ✔✔Weight-bearing activities and joint movement prevent cartilage from becoming thin
or damaged
✔✔There are 8 bones that form the cranial cavity. Four of the bones are paired and four
are singular. Choose the correct list of singular bones from the following: - ✔✔Frontal,
ethmoid, sphenoid, occipital
✔✔Which nodes in the lymphatic system are responsible for drainage from the mouth,
lips, and external nose? - ✔✔Submandibular
✔✔Describe the inguinal ligament. - ✔✔Runs from the anterior superior iliac spine to
the pubic tubercle
✔✔The pyramidal lobe of the thyroid is described as: - ✔✔a thin upward protrusion of
thyroid tissue from the isthmus.
✔✔A kidney transplant entails transplantation of a living-related or cadaveric donor
kidney into the recipient's iliac fossa. It is performed in an effort to restore renal function
and maintain life in a patient who has end-stage renal disease. Select the statement
that best reflects the ideal living-related donor candidate. - ✔✔An identical twin or
sibling or parent, ABO and HLA compatibility, good health
✔✔Personnel radiation monitoring is an important part of radiation exposure safety.
Select the statement that best describes the proper placement of the personal radiation
dosimeter. - ✔✔On the trunk under the apron and at the collar level outside the apron
✔✔The supraglottis, glottis, and the subglottis represent three portions of which
structure of the throat? - ✔✔Larynx
✔✔During a stapedotomy or stapedectomy procedure, the perioperative nurse
manages and controls the environment of care by maintaining a quiet, warm, and
comfortable OR. Energy modality devices and monitor alarms are turned down to the
lowest audible setting for the team to hear without startling the patient. The English-
speaking, nonanxious patient sedated using local or MAC anesthetics is well prepared
by the perioperative nurse for sensory and procedural expectations. What event occurs
near the conclusion of the procedure that predicts patient outcome? - ✔✔The surgeon
whispers softly in the patient's operative ear to determine return of hearing.
