CNOR 200 Question Practice questions with correct answers

During preoperative verification the nurse notes the patient has an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The nurse ensures the device is turned off prior to the planned procedure because the _______________________ can deprogram the device and cause it to trigger during the procedure. A. wavelength B. audible length C. electrical component D. volume Answer A. wavelength Which of the following actions demonstrates a key physical attribute of the RN circulator? A. quickly anticipating the needs of the team B. Using eye-hand coordination C. Remaining calm D. Concentrating during long procedure Answer B. Using eye-hand coordination A patient scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative prothrombin result of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is to: A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite B. inform the anesthesiologist C. cancel the case D. inform the surgeon Answer A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite