NIFA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025
,peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom -
ANSWERmetallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - ANSWERulnar
nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - ANSWERupper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations -
ANSWERsuccinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible - ANSWERligating clip
positioning device for head cases - ANSWERmayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - ANSWERswaged
overpressurization can lead to - ANSWERhypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - ANSWERlidocaine
double gloving - ANSWERthe american college of surgeons endorses double gloving
for all surgery and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep
- ANSWERmoderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - ANSWERJCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control -
ANSWERtissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - ANSWER3 week old
neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - ANSWERvicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - ANSWERhypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - ANSWERat completion of the surgical
procedure
,which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position -
ANSWERcompression of abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of
pathogens - ANSWERkeratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - ANSWERclosed gloving can only be used
for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history -
ANSWERcricoid pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical
techs and nurses - ANSWERthe cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - ANSWERpuritis, edema, erythema
and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - ANSWERtrue
latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety -
ANSWERuse of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - ANSWERpassing sharp items using
neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - ANSWERbookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - ANSWER1 year
physical characteristic of suture - ANSWERknot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - ANSWERwipe gloves clean, untie side of
gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - ANSWERinstitutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis -
ANSWERinadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - ANSWERFEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - ANSWERC arm
, ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as -
ANSWERpliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - ANSWERmemory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - ANSWERreplacing or tagging sponges and
laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position -
ANSWERtrendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to -
ANSWERinstrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to
latex - ANSWERuse powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical
allergens
patient right regarding consent - ANSWERright to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral
nerve block - ANSWERa toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and increasing
flow rate in IV saline
select the intervention that is an engineered control factor to protect patient from
hypothermia - ANSWERset ambient room temp between 68-73
CO2 gas is used to insufflate to: - ANSWER9 L/min, 14-16 mm Hg
treatment for LAST includes - ANSWERlipids
correct order of removal for soiled sterile attire - ANSWERgown, gloves, mask
sponge counts should be performed - ANSWERbefore the procedure, before closure of
each body cavity, before wound closure, at skin closure
suture that helps eliminate tension of primary suture line - ANSWERretention
tensile strength of lactic and glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for how many weeks -
ANSWER2-3
concern with large doses of ketamine - ANSWERrespiratory depression
patient having cardiac surgery, consider all of the following except: -
ANSWERRBCcount?
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025
,peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom -
ANSWERmetallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - ANSWERulnar
nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - ANSWERupper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations -
ANSWERsuccinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible - ANSWERligating clip
positioning device for head cases - ANSWERmayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - ANSWERswaged
overpressurization can lead to - ANSWERhypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - ANSWERlidocaine
double gloving - ANSWERthe american college of surgeons endorses double gloving
for all surgery and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep
- ANSWERmoderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - ANSWERJCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control -
ANSWERtissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - ANSWER3 week old
neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - ANSWERvicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - ANSWERhypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - ANSWERat completion of the surgical
procedure
,which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position -
ANSWERcompression of abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of
pathogens - ANSWERkeratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - ANSWERclosed gloving can only be used
for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history -
ANSWERcricoid pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical
techs and nurses - ANSWERthe cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - ANSWERpuritis, edema, erythema
and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - ANSWERtrue
latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety -
ANSWERuse of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - ANSWERpassing sharp items using
neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - ANSWERbookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - ANSWER1 year
physical characteristic of suture - ANSWERknot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - ANSWERwipe gloves clean, untie side of
gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - ANSWERinstitutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis -
ANSWERinadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - ANSWERFEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - ANSWERC arm
, ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as -
ANSWERpliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - ANSWERmemory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - ANSWERreplacing or tagging sponges and
laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position -
ANSWERtrendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to -
ANSWERinstrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to
latex - ANSWERuse powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical
allergens
patient right regarding consent - ANSWERright to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral
nerve block - ANSWERa toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and increasing
flow rate in IV saline
select the intervention that is an engineered control factor to protect patient from
hypothermia - ANSWERset ambient room temp between 68-73
CO2 gas is used to insufflate to: - ANSWER9 L/min, 14-16 mm Hg
treatment for LAST includes - ANSWERlipids
correct order of removal for soiled sterile attire - ANSWERgown, gloves, mask
sponge counts should be performed - ANSWERbefore the procedure, before closure of
each body cavity, before wound closure, at skin closure
suture that helps eliminate tension of primary suture line - ANSWERretention
tensile strength of lactic and glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for how many weeks -
ANSWER2-3
concern with large doses of ketamine - ANSWERrespiratory depression
patient having cardiac surgery, consider all of the following except: -
ANSWERRBCcount?
