RNFA Exam Questions with Verified Correct
Answers
Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft
b. handling ability
c. knot security
d. memory
memory
It is important to assess pressure points when positioning a patient prone. Which of the
following are included in this assessment to prevent pressure injury?
genitals, knees, toes, and eyes
Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for skin closure?
reverse cutting
Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile strength?
Polydioxanone
A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is called _____.
interrupted
Albert Janson, a 325-pound patient, is scheduled for a 6-hour abdominal surgery. While
assessing Mr. Jennings in the preoperative holding area, the perioperative nurse is
concerned about the risk for pressure injury because of the weight of the patient's body
pressing against the surface of the OR bed for a long surgery. Which of the following
factors might the RNFA recognize as having the potential to produce pressure?
, a self-retaining retractor post clamped to the OR bed rail and tightened against the patient's
side
From the following, choose the type of anesthesia that will allow patients to tolerate
potentially uncomfortable procedures while maintaining their own airway and be easily
aroused from light sleep.
moderate sedation
To protect the forearms, hands, and clothing from contacting bacteria on the outside of
the used gown and gloves, members of the scrubbed surgical team should use the
following procedure to remove soiled gowns and gloves. Which choice lists the
appropriate first 3 steps in the removal of the sterile gown?
Wipe gloves clean, untie side gown closure, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
From the following, choose the correct statement regarding closed gloving.
closed gloving only for initial gowning
While Fowler's position offers the best respiratory excursion for the patient, the patient
is at higher risk for _______ because of dependent pooling in the hips and legs.
Venous thrombosis
Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response that best reflects
correct specimen care and handling.
avoid placing specimen in formalin
The intracorporeal suture technique uses the suture-tying process analogous to the:
instrument tie
Answers
Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft
b. handling ability
c. knot security
d. memory
memory
It is important to assess pressure points when positioning a patient prone. Which of the
following are included in this assessment to prevent pressure injury?
genitals, knees, toes, and eyes
Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for skin closure?
reverse cutting
Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile strength?
Polydioxanone
A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is called _____.
interrupted
Albert Janson, a 325-pound patient, is scheduled for a 6-hour abdominal surgery. While
assessing Mr. Jennings in the preoperative holding area, the perioperative nurse is
concerned about the risk for pressure injury because of the weight of the patient's body
pressing against the surface of the OR bed for a long surgery. Which of the following
factors might the RNFA recognize as having the potential to produce pressure?
, a self-retaining retractor post clamped to the OR bed rail and tightened against the patient's
side
From the following, choose the type of anesthesia that will allow patients to tolerate
potentially uncomfortable procedures while maintaining their own airway and be easily
aroused from light sleep.
moderate sedation
To protect the forearms, hands, and clothing from contacting bacteria on the outside of
the used gown and gloves, members of the scrubbed surgical team should use the
following procedure to remove soiled gowns and gloves. Which choice lists the
appropriate first 3 steps in the removal of the sterile gown?
Wipe gloves clean, untie side gown closure, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
From the following, choose the correct statement regarding closed gloving.
closed gloving only for initial gowning
While Fowler's position offers the best respiratory excursion for the patient, the patient
is at higher risk for _______ because of dependent pooling in the hips and legs.
Venous thrombosis
Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response that best reflects
correct specimen care and handling.
avoid placing specimen in formalin
The intracorporeal suture technique uses the suture-tying process analogous to the:
instrument tie
