RNFA CERTIFICATION EVALUATION FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft
b. handling ability
c. knot security
d. memory. Answer: 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?. Answer: genitals, knees, toes, and eyes
◉ Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for
skin closure?. Answer: reverse cutting
◉ Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile
strength?. Answer: Polydioxanone
◉ A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is
called _____.. Answer: 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?. Answer: 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..
Answer: 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?. Answer: Wipe gloves clean,
untie side gown closure, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
◉ From the following, choose the correct statement regarding closed
gloving.. Answer: 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.. Answer: 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.. Answer: avoid placing specimen in formalin
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft
b. handling ability
c. knot security
d. memory. Answer: 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?. Answer: genitals, knees, toes, and eyes
◉ Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for
skin closure?. Answer: reverse cutting
◉ Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile
strength?. Answer: Polydioxanone
◉ A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is
called _____.. Answer: 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?. Answer: 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..
Answer: 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?. Answer: Wipe gloves clean,
untie side gown closure, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
◉ From the following, choose the correct statement regarding closed
gloving.. Answer: 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.. Answer: 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.. Answer: avoid placing specimen in formalin
