RNFA Final Exam Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Anesthetic agents that are known to trigger malignant hyperthermia include:
Select one:
a. halothane
b. benzodiazepines
c. nitrous oxide
d. all of the above
a. halothane
When preventing skin injuries, the perioperative nurse needs to
Select one:
a. be aware of the varied types of skin injuries that equipment can cause.
b. make both pre- and post-operative assessments of the patient's skin.
c. all of the above
d. take appropriate action to prevent injuries.
all of the above
To prevent contamination of the sterile field, unscrubbed team members should face the
field when approaching it, should not walk between two sterile fields or scrubbed
persons, and should stay at least ________ away from a sterile field and from scrubbed
persons at all times.
12 inches
Average cumulative radiation exposure has ____________ in the past several decades as
a result of changes in medical applications of ionizing radiation.
,increased
Which of the following microorganisms are found routinely in water pipes in ceilings or
during wall demolitions?
aspergillus
To decrease risk of contamination, AORN recommends that a sterile field be:
prepared as close as possible to the start time of the procedure
The three fundamental principles of radiation safety are:
time, distance, and shielding
Badges worn by pregnant personnel should be worn at waist level and read every:
month
Which of the following scissor type is used to cut into tubular structures?
potts
Cutting suture knots requires practice and skill. Non-absorbable sutures are typically
cut leaving approximately _____ inch length tails.
1/8
All of the following wound healing complications are attributed to smoking except:
decreased blood viscosity
One of the two strongest layers in tissue closure includes the:
fascia
, The RNFA can anticipate this type of case being scheduled for a patient with a history
of a malignant tumor in the distal transverse colon. Choose the correct procedure.
left hemi
The curved needle is the most commonly used needle. Which of the following is the most
common size used for skin closure?
3/8
The usual dry time for most skin preps is ___________minutes.
not 2-3
A patient has the following lab values noted intraoperatively. pH < 7.35, PCO2<35
mmHg, HCO3 < 22 mEq/L. This patient is in:
page 314 core cirriculum
Suture should be selected based on which of the following?
ease of handling
The RNFA should be aware of the possibility that a laparoscopic case could become an
open case. A reason for this conversion in a cholecystectomy would be for which of the
following reasons?
Inability to remove a stone from the CBD via ERCP
Hesselbach triangle describes the location of the hernia. Which of the following
structures compromise the medial border of the triangle?a. Inferior border of the
inguinal ligament
b. Anterior edge of the transversalis fascia
Correct Answers
Anesthetic agents that are known to trigger malignant hyperthermia include:
Select one:
a. halothane
b. benzodiazepines
c. nitrous oxide
d. all of the above
a. halothane
When preventing skin injuries, the perioperative nurse needs to
Select one:
a. be aware of the varied types of skin injuries that equipment can cause.
b. make both pre- and post-operative assessments of the patient's skin.
c. all of the above
d. take appropriate action to prevent injuries.
all of the above
To prevent contamination of the sterile field, unscrubbed team members should face the
field when approaching it, should not walk between two sterile fields or scrubbed
persons, and should stay at least ________ away from a sterile field and from scrubbed
persons at all times.
12 inches
Average cumulative radiation exposure has ____________ in the past several decades as
a result of changes in medical applications of ionizing radiation.
,increased
Which of the following microorganisms are found routinely in water pipes in ceilings or
during wall demolitions?
aspergillus
To decrease risk of contamination, AORN recommends that a sterile field be:
prepared as close as possible to the start time of the procedure
The three fundamental principles of radiation safety are:
time, distance, and shielding
Badges worn by pregnant personnel should be worn at waist level and read every:
month
Which of the following scissor type is used to cut into tubular structures?
potts
Cutting suture knots requires practice and skill. Non-absorbable sutures are typically
cut leaving approximately _____ inch length tails.
1/8
All of the following wound healing complications are attributed to smoking except:
decreased blood viscosity
One of the two strongest layers in tissue closure includes the:
fascia
, The RNFA can anticipate this type of case being scheduled for a patient with a history
of a malignant tumor in the distal transverse colon. Choose the correct procedure.
left hemi
The curved needle is the most commonly used needle. Which of the following is the most
common size used for skin closure?
3/8
The usual dry time for most skin preps is ___________minutes.
not 2-3
A patient has the following lab values noted intraoperatively. pH < 7.35, PCO2<35
mmHg, HCO3 < 22 mEq/L. This patient is in:
page 314 core cirriculum
Suture should be selected based on which of the following?
ease of handling
The RNFA should be aware of the possibility that a laparoscopic case could become an
open case. A reason for this conversion in a cholecystectomy would be for which of the
following reasons?
Inability to remove a stone from the CBD via ERCP
Hesselbach triangle describes the location of the hernia. Which of the following
structures compromise the medial border of the triangle?a. Inferior border of the
inguinal ligament
b. Anterior edge of the transversalis fascia
