CNOR Practice Exam Questions And
Correct Answers Scored A+.
Most sensitive to dosage errors - Answer pediatric patients
medication reconciliation - Answer promote safe pt outcomes related to medication
administration
contraindication to tourniquet use for carpal tunnel surgery - Answer dialysis access device
part of surgical safety checklist - Answer any special equipment, devices, or implants will be
needed
organization responsible for accepted nursing diagnoses - Answer NANDA
surgical site marking - Answer surgeon before pt receives any sedation
Risk for DVT - Answer hx of varicosities
active warming of patient with forced air should begin - Answer preop holding area
increased risk for developing pressure ulcer - Answer poor preoperative nutritional status
purpose of preoperative assessment - Answer to develop pt's plan of care
preoperative hair removal - Answer moisten the area to be prepped and use a disposable
clipper
best time for SCDs - Answer before induction of anesthesia
transferring 18 lb patient - Answer lateral transfer device, one caregiver, one anesthesia
, pt statement regarding total abdominal hysterectomy - Answer "I'm having my uterus
removed"
pt at increased risk for impaired tissue integrity - Answer intermittent claudication
purpose of perioperative plan of care - Answer assist pt in meeting desired outcomes
sx: persistent cough w/ blood tinged sputum, night sweats, loss of appetite w/ signification
weight loss - Answer delay cleaning of the OR until the air exchange system has had time to
remove 99% of particles, 28 minutes
hispanic pt, consent is only available in english - Answer call medical interpreter
surgeon is anxious to get pt draped ASAP after prepping - Answer remind surgeon that
allowing prep to dry will prevent volatile fumes from being trapped under drapes
primary source of waste anesthesia gas - Answer anesthesia professional's practice (intention
overflow)
treatment for local anesthetic systemic toxicity - Answer 20% lipid emulsion
supine with arms greater than 90 degrees causes - Answer brachial plexus injury
correct time to label medications and solutions - Answer at time when med is delivered to
field
plan for right breast procedure but find wire in left breast - Answer postone prepping until
discrepancy is resolved
potential harm from povidone-iodine - Answer thyroid dysfunction
advanced breast cancer is spreading, pt is comatose and husband consents for bronchoscopy -
RN feels uncomfortable and should - Answer call supervisor and ask for ethics consult
Correct Answers Scored A+.
Most sensitive to dosage errors - Answer pediatric patients
medication reconciliation - Answer promote safe pt outcomes related to medication
administration
contraindication to tourniquet use for carpal tunnel surgery - Answer dialysis access device
part of surgical safety checklist - Answer any special equipment, devices, or implants will be
needed
organization responsible for accepted nursing diagnoses - Answer NANDA
surgical site marking - Answer surgeon before pt receives any sedation
Risk for DVT - Answer hx of varicosities
active warming of patient with forced air should begin - Answer preop holding area
increased risk for developing pressure ulcer - Answer poor preoperative nutritional status
purpose of preoperative assessment - Answer to develop pt's plan of care
preoperative hair removal - Answer moisten the area to be prepped and use a disposable
clipper
best time for SCDs - Answer before induction of anesthesia
transferring 18 lb patient - Answer lateral transfer device, one caregiver, one anesthesia
, pt statement regarding total abdominal hysterectomy - Answer "I'm having my uterus
removed"
pt at increased risk for impaired tissue integrity - Answer intermittent claudication
purpose of perioperative plan of care - Answer assist pt in meeting desired outcomes
sx: persistent cough w/ blood tinged sputum, night sweats, loss of appetite w/ signification
weight loss - Answer delay cleaning of the OR until the air exchange system has had time to
remove 99% of particles, 28 minutes
hispanic pt, consent is only available in english - Answer call medical interpreter
surgeon is anxious to get pt draped ASAP after prepping - Answer remind surgeon that
allowing prep to dry will prevent volatile fumes from being trapped under drapes
primary source of waste anesthesia gas - Answer anesthesia professional's practice (intention
overflow)
treatment for local anesthetic systemic toxicity - Answer 20% lipid emulsion
supine with arms greater than 90 degrees causes - Answer brachial plexus injury
correct time to label medications and solutions - Answer at time when med is delivered to
field
plan for right breast procedure but find wire in left breast - Answer postone prepping until
discrepancy is resolved
potential harm from povidone-iodine - Answer thyroid dysfunction
advanced breast cancer is spreading, pt is comatose and husband consents for bronchoscopy -
RN feels uncomfortable and should - Answer call supervisor and ask for ethics consult
