CNOR Study Guide Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
How many days does it take for an SSI occur? - ANSWER✔✔-30 days
When should discharge planning start? - ANSWER✔✔-Pre-admission; When decision
for surgery is made
When should forced air warming be initiated for the surgical patient? - ANSWER✔✔-In
the preoperative holding area
Minimizes heat loss more effectively
What is the reversal agent of heparin? - ANSWER✔✔-Protamine sulfate
What 3 structures does the surgeon need to visualize during a carotid endarterectomy?
- ANSWER✔✔-Internal, external, and common carotid arteries
What is the drug of choice for anaphylaxis? - ANSWER✔✔-epinephrine
,What is. the Patient Self Determination Act of 1990? - ANSWER✔✔-Includes patients
rights related to informed consent, living will, power of attorney for healthcare, DNR,
or AND (allow natural death)
What is shearing? - ANSWER✔✔-Sliding of skin and subcutaneous tissue over
stationary muscle
occurs beneath the skin
Can occur in Trendelenburg position
What is friction? - ANSWER✔✔-Act of RUBBING one tissue over another tissue or
surface
Can occur when patient is dragged from one surface to another without using transfer
device
What are the pressure points for supine position? - ANSWER✔✔-Occiput
Scapulae
Olecranon (elbow)
Thoracic Vertebrae
,Sacrum and Coccyx
Calcaneus (heel)
What are potential complications of Trendelenburg? - ANSWER✔✔-Increased
intraocular and intracranial pressure
Increased BP and cardiac output
Risk of shearing
What are potential complications of Lithotomy? - ANSWER✔✔-Risk for decreased
respiratory function and tidal volume
Risk for acute change in vasculature volume and cardiac exertion
Potential for compartment syndrome
Risk for hyperabduction of hips
What are potential complications of Semi-Fowler/beach chair? - ANSWER✔✔-
Neurovascular bundle strain
Potenial for decreased vascular return volume
*Air embolism
What are pressure points of prone position? - ANSWER✔✔-Cheeks
, Eyes (blindness)
Ears
Female breasts
Male genitalia
Knees and toes
What are potential complications of prone position? - ANSWER✔✔-Respiratory volume
is compromised because of limited anterolateral movement and potential limitation of
diaphragmatic movements
Potential for pain during range of motion
What is the safest radiation treatment for OR and PACU staff? - ANSWER✔✔-
Afterloading radiation treatment
In the OR, a cold, unloaded, hollow plastic or metal applicator is inserted into or
adjacent to the tissues that will receive radiation. After x-ray verification of correct
placement, the radiation source is loaded into the applicator at the patient's bedside.
Questions and Answers
How many days does it take for an SSI occur? - ANSWER✔✔-30 days
When should discharge planning start? - ANSWER✔✔-Pre-admission; When decision
for surgery is made
When should forced air warming be initiated for the surgical patient? - ANSWER✔✔-In
the preoperative holding area
Minimizes heat loss more effectively
What is the reversal agent of heparin? - ANSWER✔✔-Protamine sulfate
What 3 structures does the surgeon need to visualize during a carotid endarterectomy?
- ANSWER✔✔-Internal, external, and common carotid arteries
What is the drug of choice for anaphylaxis? - ANSWER✔✔-epinephrine
,What is. the Patient Self Determination Act of 1990? - ANSWER✔✔-Includes patients
rights related to informed consent, living will, power of attorney for healthcare, DNR,
or AND (allow natural death)
What is shearing? - ANSWER✔✔-Sliding of skin and subcutaneous tissue over
stationary muscle
occurs beneath the skin
Can occur in Trendelenburg position
What is friction? - ANSWER✔✔-Act of RUBBING one tissue over another tissue or
surface
Can occur when patient is dragged from one surface to another without using transfer
device
What are the pressure points for supine position? - ANSWER✔✔-Occiput
Scapulae
Olecranon (elbow)
Thoracic Vertebrae
,Sacrum and Coccyx
Calcaneus (heel)
What are potential complications of Trendelenburg? - ANSWER✔✔-Increased
intraocular and intracranial pressure
Increased BP and cardiac output
Risk of shearing
What are potential complications of Lithotomy? - ANSWER✔✔-Risk for decreased
respiratory function and tidal volume
Risk for acute change in vasculature volume and cardiac exertion
Potential for compartment syndrome
Risk for hyperabduction of hips
What are potential complications of Semi-Fowler/beach chair? - ANSWER✔✔-
Neurovascular bundle strain
Potenial for decreased vascular return volume
*Air embolism
What are pressure points of prone position? - ANSWER✔✔-Cheeks
, Eyes (blindness)
Ears
Female breasts
Male genitalia
Knees and toes
What are potential complications of prone position? - ANSWER✔✔-Respiratory volume
is compromised because of limited anterolateral movement and potential limitation of
diaphragmatic movements
Potential for pain during range of motion
What is the safest radiation treatment for OR and PACU staff? - ANSWER✔✔-
Afterloading radiation treatment
In the OR, a cold, unloaded, hollow plastic or metal applicator is inserted into or
adjacent to the tissues that will receive radiation. After x-ray verification of correct
placement, the radiation source is loaded into the applicator at the patient's bedside.
