RNFA Test 1
Why is a finding of an S4 in an older adult a more common finding? - Answer-Decreased compliance of
the left ventricle
Core body temperature should be monitored in all patients receiving: - Answer-Any general anesthetic
for 30 minutes or more
In the anthropological sense, prescribed ways of behaving to prevent actual or possible harm to self and
others are called: - Answer-Taboos
An instrument falls below the level of the back table during an operative procedure. Only the circulating
RN sees this happen. The nurse should: - Answer-Discard and replace the instrument with a sterile one
When decontaminating and cleaning a pneumatically powered surgical instrument (3) rules: - Answer-A
detergent/disinfectant solution should be used. The gas hose should remain attached to the handpiece.
The outside should be dried with lint free towels.
When draping equipment: - Answer-Control the drapes to prevent them from moving and touching
unsterile surfaces before or during an invasive procedure
Badges worn by pregnant personnel should be worn at waist level and read every: - Answer-Month
The postoperative period is defined as: - Answer-Closure of the incision to admission to the PACU
,Wound healing complications attributed to smoking (3): - Answer-Diminished collagen synthesis.
Increased blood viscosity. Infection.
When choosing a retractor, it is important to consider which factor? - Answer-Physical characteristics of
the patient
The RNFA can anticipate this type of case being scheduled for a patient with a history of a malignant
tumor in the distal transverse colon: - Answer-Left hemicolectomy
Due to excellent healing results with minimal scarring, which suturing technique is commonly chosen for
plastic surgery? - Answer-Intradermal
The humidity levels of the OR should range between _% And _% - Answer-30-70
The curved needle is the most commonly used needle. What is the most common size used for skin
closure? - Answer-3/8 inch
How many minutes is the usual dry time for most skin preps? - Answer-2-3
A knot that is made with two of the same throws known as: - Answer-Granny knot
What pathogen is both endogenous and exogenous? - Answer-Psuedomonas
Sutures should be selected based on: - Answer-Ease of handling
There are disease processes that cause aortic aneurysms to develop. Name (3) - Answer-Turner
syndrome. Scleroderma. Marfan syndrome.
, Hesselbach triangle describes the location of the hernia. What structure comprises the medial border of
the triangle? - Answer-Lateral edge of the rectus abdominus muscle
Physicians must consider what when determining the best treatment option for breast cancer surgery? -
Answer-Size of tumor
Another name for the left colic flexure: - Answer-Splenic flexure
During MIS hysterectomy, this ligament is divided when an oopherectomy is included in the procedure: -
Answer-Infundibulopelvic
An absolute contraindication for cholecystectomy include: - Answer-Uncontrolled coagulopathy
An elevation of what lab values is indicative of acute pancreatitis resulting from a blockage in the
ampulla of vater? - Answer-Amylase & lipase
Which of the following is not included in the retroperitoneal space? Great vessels. Kidneys. Ureters.
Spleen. - Answer-Spleen
What allows for the most stable and rigid formation of a fracture? - Answer-Locked plating system
The left and right lobes of the liver are divided by? - Answer-Falciform ligament
The ligament that connects the laminae of the spine is known as: - Answer-Ligamentum flavum
A patient does not disclose the use of ephedra to the anesthesiologist during the preop visit. If
halothane is used, the patient is at an increased risk for: - Answer-Ventricular arrhythmias
Why is a finding of an S4 in an older adult a more common finding? - Answer-Decreased compliance of
the left ventricle
Core body temperature should be monitored in all patients receiving: - Answer-Any general anesthetic
for 30 minutes or more
In the anthropological sense, prescribed ways of behaving to prevent actual or possible harm to self and
others are called: - Answer-Taboos
An instrument falls below the level of the back table during an operative procedure. Only the circulating
RN sees this happen. The nurse should: - Answer-Discard and replace the instrument with a sterile one
When decontaminating and cleaning a pneumatically powered surgical instrument (3) rules: - Answer-A
detergent/disinfectant solution should be used. The gas hose should remain attached to the handpiece.
The outside should be dried with lint free towels.
When draping equipment: - Answer-Control the drapes to prevent them from moving and touching
unsterile surfaces before or during an invasive procedure
Badges worn by pregnant personnel should be worn at waist level and read every: - Answer-Month
The postoperative period is defined as: - Answer-Closure of the incision to admission to the PACU
,Wound healing complications attributed to smoking (3): - Answer-Diminished collagen synthesis.
Increased blood viscosity. Infection.
When choosing a retractor, it is important to consider which factor? - Answer-Physical characteristics of
the patient
The RNFA can anticipate this type of case being scheduled for a patient with a history of a malignant
tumor in the distal transverse colon: - Answer-Left hemicolectomy
Due to excellent healing results with minimal scarring, which suturing technique is commonly chosen for
plastic surgery? - Answer-Intradermal
The humidity levels of the OR should range between _% And _% - Answer-30-70
The curved needle is the most commonly used needle. What is the most common size used for skin
closure? - Answer-3/8 inch
How many minutes is the usual dry time for most skin preps? - Answer-2-3
A knot that is made with two of the same throws known as: - Answer-Granny knot
What pathogen is both endogenous and exogenous? - Answer-Psuedomonas
Sutures should be selected based on: - Answer-Ease of handling
There are disease processes that cause aortic aneurysms to develop. Name (3) - Answer-Turner
syndrome. Scleroderma. Marfan syndrome.
, Hesselbach triangle describes the location of the hernia. What structure comprises the medial border of
the triangle? - Answer-Lateral edge of the rectus abdominus muscle
Physicians must consider what when determining the best treatment option for breast cancer surgery? -
Answer-Size of tumor
Another name for the left colic flexure: - Answer-Splenic flexure
During MIS hysterectomy, this ligament is divided when an oopherectomy is included in the procedure: -
Answer-Infundibulopelvic
An absolute contraindication for cholecystectomy include: - Answer-Uncontrolled coagulopathy
An elevation of what lab values is indicative of acute pancreatitis resulting from a blockage in the
ampulla of vater? - Answer-Amylase & lipase
Which of the following is not included in the retroperitoneal space? Great vessels. Kidneys. Ureters.
Spleen. - Answer-Spleen
What allows for the most stable and rigid formation of a fracture? - Answer-Locked plating system
The left and right lobes of the liver are divided by? - Answer-Falciform ligament
The ligament that connects the laminae of the spine is known as: - Answer-Ligamentum flavum
A patient does not disclose the use of ephedra to the anesthesiologist during the preop visit. If
halothane is used, the patient is at an increased risk for: - Answer-Ventricular arrhythmias
