CNOR Prep Multiple Choices Questions
and Answers Latest 2025/2026
During a local procedure, patient suddenly becomes restless. Immediate response is to:
- CORRECT ANSWERS-check airway
Microshock - CORRECT ANSWERS-leaking current from electrical unit can travel down
saline filled catheter
Allen Test - CORRECT ANSWERS-Performed before placing A-line - occlude both
radial and ulnar and then occlude just the one they will use for the A-line to make sure
the other one alone will be enough to sustain
During an abdominal hysterectomy on a pt with hemoglobin of 10 and hematocrit of 30,
the RN notices 600ml of bloody fluid in the suction. In this case, the RN would first: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Ask the scrub nurse how much irrigation has been used and
subtract this amount from the 600ml to estimate blood loss.
Hemoglobin, Men - CORRECT ANSWERS-13.5-17.5 (14-18)
Hemoglobin, Women - CORRECT ANSWERS-12-15.5 (12-16)
Hematocrit, Men - CORRECT ANSWERS-40-54%
Hematocrit, Women - CORRECT ANSWERS-36-48%
During emergency induction of anesthesia, the perioperative nurse may request to use
the Selleck's maneuver (cricoid pressure) to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Control
regurgitation of stomach contents
A common property of general anesthesia is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vasodilation
Symptoms of benzodiazepine overdose include: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Confusion,
coma, ad decreased respiratory function
A 20min carpal tunnel procedure has been completed. The splint and bulky dressing are
in place. Pt had a Beir Block without additional IV sedation. The interventions that would
be most relevant to the patient's postoperative recovery would be for the perioperative
nurse to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Protect the patient's arm until muscle control and full
sensation returns.
, A patient who is having a breast biopsy under local anesthesia of 1% lidocaine with
epinephrine begins to exhibit tremors, palpitations, and tachycardia. These signs are
most likely a result of: - CORRECT ANSWERS-a reaction to the vasoconstrictor
Pt is about to undergo ORIF of her ankle. The surgeon requests the use of the
pneumatic tourniquet. To prevent neurovascular damage, the RN should apply the cuff
to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-The point of maximum circumference
How wide should the tourniquet cuff be? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The width of the cuff
should be wider than half the limb's diameter.
The tourniquet cuff should overlap: - CORRECT ANSWERS-at least three inches but
not more than 6 inches.
LOP (Limb Occlusion Pressure) can be defined as - CORRECT ANSWERS-the
minimum pressure required to stop the flow of arterial blood into the limb distal to the
cuff
Cuff inflation pressure should be adjusted by adding a safety margin to the LOP: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Add 40 mmHg for LOP <130 mmHg
Add 60 mmHg for LOP between 131 and 190 mmHg
Add 80 mmHg for LOP >190 mmHg
For pediatric patients, adding 50 mmHg has been recommended.
Which of the following factors must be considered when applying and inflating the
tourniquet? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patient's age, limb occlusion pressure, size of
extremity, and vascular supply
After transfer of the pediatric tonsillectomy patient to the transportation vehicle, in which
of the following positions should the patient be placed to facilitate draining? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Semiprone
An 8 year old boy is being prepared for bilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy. As the
anesthesia provider is about the start the IV, the boy begins to cry. The most
appropriate action at this point would be to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Give the patient
psychological support through tactile contact and verbal reassurance
Which is a major stressor on toddlers in the OR? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Separation
anxiety
During Mr. J's lobectomy, the RN notes the following values: CVP = 2, Arterial BP =
90/60. These values are most likely related to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-volume
depletion
Which intervention would NOT be appropriate to combat fluid deficit in a Jehovah's
Witness pt? - CORRECT ANSWERS-autologous blood administration
and Answers Latest 2025/2026
During a local procedure, patient suddenly becomes restless. Immediate response is to:
- CORRECT ANSWERS-check airway
Microshock - CORRECT ANSWERS-leaking current from electrical unit can travel down
saline filled catheter
Allen Test - CORRECT ANSWERS-Performed before placing A-line - occlude both
radial and ulnar and then occlude just the one they will use for the A-line to make sure
the other one alone will be enough to sustain
During an abdominal hysterectomy on a pt with hemoglobin of 10 and hematocrit of 30,
the RN notices 600ml of bloody fluid in the suction. In this case, the RN would first: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Ask the scrub nurse how much irrigation has been used and
subtract this amount from the 600ml to estimate blood loss.
Hemoglobin, Men - CORRECT ANSWERS-13.5-17.5 (14-18)
Hemoglobin, Women - CORRECT ANSWERS-12-15.5 (12-16)
Hematocrit, Men - CORRECT ANSWERS-40-54%
Hematocrit, Women - CORRECT ANSWERS-36-48%
During emergency induction of anesthesia, the perioperative nurse may request to use
the Selleck's maneuver (cricoid pressure) to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Control
regurgitation of stomach contents
A common property of general anesthesia is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vasodilation
Symptoms of benzodiazepine overdose include: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Confusion,
coma, ad decreased respiratory function
A 20min carpal tunnel procedure has been completed. The splint and bulky dressing are
in place. Pt had a Beir Block without additional IV sedation. The interventions that would
be most relevant to the patient's postoperative recovery would be for the perioperative
nurse to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Protect the patient's arm until muscle control and full
sensation returns.
, A patient who is having a breast biopsy under local anesthesia of 1% lidocaine with
epinephrine begins to exhibit tremors, palpitations, and tachycardia. These signs are
most likely a result of: - CORRECT ANSWERS-a reaction to the vasoconstrictor
Pt is about to undergo ORIF of her ankle. The surgeon requests the use of the
pneumatic tourniquet. To prevent neurovascular damage, the RN should apply the cuff
to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-The point of maximum circumference
How wide should the tourniquet cuff be? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The width of the cuff
should be wider than half the limb's diameter.
The tourniquet cuff should overlap: - CORRECT ANSWERS-at least three inches but
not more than 6 inches.
LOP (Limb Occlusion Pressure) can be defined as - CORRECT ANSWERS-the
minimum pressure required to stop the flow of arterial blood into the limb distal to the
cuff
Cuff inflation pressure should be adjusted by adding a safety margin to the LOP: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Add 40 mmHg for LOP <130 mmHg
Add 60 mmHg for LOP between 131 and 190 mmHg
Add 80 mmHg for LOP >190 mmHg
For pediatric patients, adding 50 mmHg has been recommended.
Which of the following factors must be considered when applying and inflating the
tourniquet? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patient's age, limb occlusion pressure, size of
extremity, and vascular supply
After transfer of the pediatric tonsillectomy patient to the transportation vehicle, in which
of the following positions should the patient be placed to facilitate draining? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Semiprone
An 8 year old boy is being prepared for bilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy. As the
anesthesia provider is about the start the IV, the boy begins to cry. The most
appropriate action at this point would be to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Give the patient
psychological support through tactile contact and verbal reassurance
Which is a major stressor on toddlers in the OR? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Separation
anxiety
During Mr. J's lobectomy, the RN notes the following values: CVP = 2, Arterial BP =
90/60. These values are most likely related to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-volume
depletion
Which intervention would NOT be appropriate to combat fluid deficit in a Jehovah's
Witness pt? - CORRECT ANSWERS-autologous blood administration
