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CNOR - EXAM 2026/2027 | 100 VERIFIED Q&A |
DETAILED RATIONALES | NGN-ALIGNED | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION I: PREOPERATIVE NURSING ASSESSMENT AND PREPARATION - Questions 1-20
Q1: Preoperative Assessment
The student is reviewing preoperative assessment. What is the primary purpose of the preoperative
nursing assessment?
A. To identify risk factors and establish a baseline for perioperative care
B. To obtain informed consent
C. To schedule the surgery
D. To complete insurance paperwork
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The preoperative assessment identifies risk factors (e.g., allergies, comorbidities,
medications) and establishes a baseline for safe perioperative care. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Informed Consent
The student is reviewing informed consent. Who is responsible for obtaining informed consent?
A. The surgeon
B. The circulating nurse
C. The anesthesiologist
D. The admitting clerk
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon is responsible for obtaining informed consent after discussing the procedure,
risks, benefits, and alternatives. The nurse verifies consent is signed. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Nurse's Role in Consent
The student is reviewing consent. What is the nurse's role regarding informed consent?
A. Verify the consent is signed and the patient understands the procedure
B. Obtain the patient's signature
C. Explain the risks and benefits
D. Witness the consent only
Correct Answer: A
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Rationale: The nurse verifies the consent is signed, the patient understands the procedure, and
answers are clarified by the surgeon if needed. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Preoperative Fasting
The student is reviewing fasting guidelines. What is the recommended fasting time for clear liquids
before surgery (elective) in adults?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 8 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Per ASA guidelines, clear liquids may be taken up to 2 hours before elective surgery;
breast milk 4 hours; light meal 6 hours; fatty meal 8 hours. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Preoperative Medications
The student is reviewing medications. Which medication class is typically held before surgery due to
bleeding risk?
A. Anticoagulants
B. Antihypertensives
C. Anticonvulsants
D. Bronchodilators
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin, heparin) are typically held before surgery to reduce
bleeding risk, per surgeon orders. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Surgical Site Marking
The student is reviewing site marking. Who is responsible for marking the surgical site?
A. The surgeon
B. The circulating nurse
C. The scrub nurse
D. The anesthesiologist
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon marks the surgical site, especially for laterality, and this is verified during the
time-out. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Surgical Checklist
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The student is reviewing checklists. What is the purpose of the surgical safety checklist?
A. To improve teamwork and reduce errors
B. To increase paperwork
C. To document consent
D. To schedule surgery
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist improves teamwork and communication and reduces
surgical errors and complications. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Time-Out
The student is reviewing time-out. What is the purpose of the surgical time-out?
A. To verify patient identity, procedure, and site before incision
B. To document anesthesia
C. To count instruments
D. To mark the site
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The time-out verifies patient identity, procedure, site, and availability of
implants/equipment before incision. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Preoperative Skin Preparation
The student is reviewing skin prep. What is the purpose of preoperative skin antisepsis?
A. To reduce the risk of surgical site infection
B. To improve wound healing
C. To reduce pain
D. To improve cosmetic outcome
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preoperative skin antisepsis (e.g., chlorhexidine-alcohol) reduces the risk of surgical site
infection. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Hair Removal
The student is reviewing hair removal. What is the recommended method for hair removal before
surgery?
A. Clipping
B. Shaving
C. Depilatory cream
D. Laser
Correct Answer: A
CNOR - EXAM 2026/2027 | 100 VERIFIED Q&A |
DETAILED RATIONALES | NGN-ALIGNED | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION I: PREOPERATIVE NURSING ASSESSMENT AND PREPARATION - Questions 1-20
Q1: Preoperative Assessment
The student is reviewing preoperative assessment. What is the primary purpose of the preoperative
nursing assessment?
A. To identify risk factors and establish a baseline for perioperative care
B. To obtain informed consent
C. To schedule the surgery
D. To complete insurance paperwork
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The preoperative assessment identifies risk factors (e.g., allergies, comorbidities,
medications) and establishes a baseline for safe perioperative care. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Informed Consent
The student is reviewing informed consent. Who is responsible for obtaining informed consent?
A. The surgeon
B. The circulating nurse
C. The anesthesiologist
D. The admitting clerk
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon is responsible for obtaining informed consent after discussing the procedure,
risks, benefits, and alternatives. The nurse verifies consent is signed. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Nurse's Role in Consent
The student is reviewing consent. What is the nurse's role regarding informed consent?
A. Verify the consent is signed and the patient understands the procedure
B. Obtain the patient's signature
C. Explain the risks and benefits
D. Witness the consent only
Correct Answer: A
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Rationale: The nurse verifies the consent is signed, the patient understands the procedure, and
answers are clarified by the surgeon if needed. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Preoperative Fasting
The student is reviewing fasting guidelines. What is the recommended fasting time for clear liquids
before surgery (elective) in adults?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 8 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Per ASA guidelines, clear liquids may be taken up to 2 hours before elective surgery;
breast milk 4 hours; light meal 6 hours; fatty meal 8 hours. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Preoperative Medications
The student is reviewing medications. Which medication class is typically held before surgery due to
bleeding risk?
A. Anticoagulants
B. Antihypertensives
C. Anticonvulsants
D. Bronchodilators
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin, heparin) are typically held before surgery to reduce
bleeding risk, per surgeon orders. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Surgical Site Marking
The student is reviewing site marking. Who is responsible for marking the surgical site?
A. The surgeon
B. The circulating nurse
C. The scrub nurse
D. The anesthesiologist
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon marks the surgical site, especially for laterality, and this is verified during the
time-out. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Surgical Checklist
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The student is reviewing checklists. What is the purpose of the surgical safety checklist?
A. To improve teamwork and reduce errors
B. To increase paperwork
C. To document consent
D. To schedule surgery
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist improves teamwork and communication and reduces
surgical errors and complications. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Time-Out
The student is reviewing time-out. What is the purpose of the surgical time-out?
A. To verify patient identity, procedure, and site before incision
B. To document anesthesia
C. To count instruments
D. To mark the site
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The time-out verifies patient identity, procedure, site, and availability of
implants/equipment before incision. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Preoperative Skin Preparation
The student is reviewing skin prep. What is the purpose of preoperative skin antisepsis?
A. To reduce the risk of surgical site infection
B. To improve wound healing
C. To reduce pain
D. To improve cosmetic outcome
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preoperative skin antisepsis (e.g., chlorhexidine-alcohol) reduces the risk of surgical site
infection. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Hair Removal
The student is reviewing hair removal. What is the recommended method for hair removal before
surgery?
A. Clipping
B. Shaving
C. Depilatory cream
D. Laser
Correct Answer: A
