CNOR Exam; Questions & Answers Graded A+
While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the pt R knee
has been marked by the surgeon but the pt is scheduled for the L Knee
arthroplasty. What is the best action for the nurse? Correct Answer-verify
with the surgeon
A pt age 7 is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at the
ambulatory surgery center. During the preoperative telephone interview, the
mother asks the preoperative nurse if her daughter will be able to take her
favorite stuffed animal into the OR. Which of the following is the best response
based on the child's developmental level Correct Answer-we will make sure
the toy stays with your daughter until the anesthetic takes effect
The periperative registered nurse notes that the pt is taking garlic as a
prophylactic cold remedy. This information is reported to which of the following
health care providers? Correct Answer-Anesthesia care provider, because
garlic can prolong bleeding
A pt who has just received a local anesthetic block is beginning to demonstrate
decreased breathing rate & depth, tremors, and muscle twitching, the nurse
should suspect a/an Correct Answer-toxic reaction to the local anesthesia
, CNOR Exam; Questions & Answers Graded A+
the perioperative nurse can expect the would /ostomy/continence nurse to
mark the site for the stoma for a colostomy at Correct Answer-rectus muscle
During a local procedure, the nurse notices that the pt is exhibiting a sense of
uneasiness, agitation, coughing & wheezing. The nrse should suspect
a/an Correct Answer-allergic reaction to the local anesthesia
the 3 tops risk factors associated w/ pt falls are medications, gait, and Correct
Answer-previous fall
normal hematocrit for pt age 10 years ranges from Correct Answer-34-40%
universal protocol is a process to keep pt safe in surgery. Verbal confirmation is
performed at 3 points during the perioperative period. Which of the following is
identified as 1 of the 3 critical points? Correct Answer-sign in before induction
of anesthesia
a 12 year old boy is scheduled for srgery to repair a fracture to the knee
involving the epiphyseal plate. The perioperative nurse recognizes the primary
complication resulting from the injury is Correct Answer-impaired growth to
the affected leg
, CNOR Exam; Questions & Answers Graded A+
a pt suffers a cardiac arrest following the injection of bupivacaine 0.5% w/ epi
1:200,000 25 mL as a peripheral nerve block for L knee arthroscopy. The
perioperative nurse can anticipate obtaining which of the following drugs for the
anesthesia care provider? Correct Answer-20% lipid emulsion
Which of the following is an assessment parameter monitored through the use
of perioperative nurse process? Correct Answer-documentation of potential
needs
preoperative pt assessment of the use of herbs is an important function of the
perioperative nurse so that Correct Answer-the appropriate healthcare
provider can be notified of potential risks to the surgical procedure
which electrolyte is important to check preoperatively after bowel prep the day
before? Correct Answer-Potassium
AORN peripoperative nursing data set (PNDS) is the structured nursing
vocabulary designed to describe nursing care in the perioperative setting. At the
core of the PNDS conceptual model is the Correct Answer-patient
, CNOR Exam; Questions & Answers Graded A+
What Is Defined As The Standardized Process To Keep Patients Safe In
Surgery? Correct Answer-Universal protocol
The purpose of witnessing a surgical consent is to attest to which of the
following? Correct Answer-the signature was voluntary and not coerced
Which one of the following antibiotics can potentiate neuromuscular blocking
agents? Correct Answer-piperacillin
Universal protocol is Correct Answer-a standardized means for ensuring pt
safety during surgery
during the discharge medication reconciliation process, the postanesthesia care
unit nurse educates the pt and family members to Correct Answer-use 1
pharmacy for filling all prescriptions and OTC medications
a pt scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative
prothrombin result of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is
to Correct Answer-inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the
OR suite
While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the pt R knee
has been marked by the surgeon but the pt is scheduled for the L Knee
arthroplasty. What is the best action for the nurse? Correct Answer-verify
with the surgeon
A pt age 7 is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at the
ambulatory surgery center. During the preoperative telephone interview, the
mother asks the preoperative nurse if her daughter will be able to take her
favorite stuffed animal into the OR. Which of the following is the best response
based on the child's developmental level Correct Answer-we will make sure
the toy stays with your daughter until the anesthetic takes effect
The periperative registered nurse notes that the pt is taking garlic as a
prophylactic cold remedy. This information is reported to which of the following
health care providers? Correct Answer-Anesthesia care provider, because
garlic can prolong bleeding
A pt who has just received a local anesthetic block is beginning to demonstrate
decreased breathing rate & depth, tremors, and muscle twitching, the nurse
should suspect a/an Correct Answer-toxic reaction to the local anesthesia
, CNOR Exam; Questions & Answers Graded A+
the perioperative nurse can expect the would /ostomy/continence nurse to
mark the site for the stoma for a colostomy at Correct Answer-rectus muscle
During a local procedure, the nurse notices that the pt is exhibiting a sense of
uneasiness, agitation, coughing & wheezing. The nrse should suspect
a/an Correct Answer-allergic reaction to the local anesthesia
the 3 tops risk factors associated w/ pt falls are medications, gait, and Correct
Answer-previous fall
normal hematocrit for pt age 10 years ranges from Correct Answer-34-40%
universal protocol is a process to keep pt safe in surgery. Verbal confirmation is
performed at 3 points during the perioperative period. Which of the following is
identified as 1 of the 3 critical points? Correct Answer-sign in before induction
of anesthesia
a 12 year old boy is scheduled for srgery to repair a fracture to the knee
involving the epiphyseal plate. The perioperative nurse recognizes the primary
complication resulting from the injury is Correct Answer-impaired growth to
the affected leg
, CNOR Exam; Questions & Answers Graded A+
a pt suffers a cardiac arrest following the injection of bupivacaine 0.5% w/ epi
1:200,000 25 mL as a peripheral nerve block for L knee arthroscopy. The
perioperative nurse can anticipate obtaining which of the following drugs for the
anesthesia care provider? Correct Answer-20% lipid emulsion
Which of the following is an assessment parameter monitored through the use
of perioperative nurse process? Correct Answer-documentation of potential
needs
preoperative pt assessment of the use of herbs is an important function of the
perioperative nurse so that Correct Answer-the appropriate healthcare
provider can be notified of potential risks to the surgical procedure
which electrolyte is important to check preoperatively after bowel prep the day
before? Correct Answer-Potassium
AORN peripoperative nursing data set (PNDS) is the structured nursing
vocabulary designed to describe nursing care in the perioperative setting. At the
core of the PNDS conceptual model is the Correct Answer-patient
, CNOR Exam; Questions & Answers Graded A+
What Is Defined As The Standardized Process To Keep Patients Safe In
Surgery? Correct Answer-Universal protocol
The purpose of witnessing a surgical consent is to attest to which of the
following? Correct Answer-the signature was voluntary and not coerced
Which one of the following antibiotics can potentiate neuromuscular blocking
agents? Correct Answer-piperacillin
Universal protocol is Correct Answer-a standardized means for ensuring pt
safety during surgery
during the discharge medication reconciliation process, the postanesthesia care
unit nurse educates the pt and family members to Correct Answer-use 1
pharmacy for filling all prescriptions and OTC medications
a pt scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative
prothrombin result of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is
to Correct Answer-inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the
OR suite
