RNFA
Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft
b. handling ability
c. knot security
d. memory - Answer-memory
It is important to assess pressure points when positioning a patient prone. Which of the following are
included in this assessment to prevent pressure injury? - Answer-genitals, knees, toes, and eyes
Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for skin closure? - Answer-reverse cutting
Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile strength? - Answer-Polydioxanone
A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is called _____. - Answer-interrupted
Albert Janson, a 325-pound patient, is scheduled for a 6-hour abdominal surgery. While assessing Mr.
Jennings in the preoperative holding area, the perioperative nurse is concerned about the risk for
pressure injury because of the weight of the patient's body pressing against the surface of the OR bed
for a long surgery. Which of the following factors might the RNFA recognize as having the potential to
produce pressure? - Answer-a self-retaining retractor post clamped to the OR bed rail and tightened
against the patient's side
, From the following, choose the type of anesthesia that will allow patients to tolerate potentially
uncomfortable procedures while maintaining their own airway and be easily aroused from light sleep. -
Answer-moderate sedation
To protect the forearms, hands, and clothing from contacting bacteria on the outside of the used gown
and gloves, members of the scrubbed surgical team should use the following procedure to remove
soiled gowns and gloves. Which choice lists the appropriate first 3 steps in the removal of the sterile
gown? - Answer-Wipe gloves clean, untie side gown closure, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
From the following, choose the correct statement regarding closed gloving. - Answer-closed gloving only
for initial gowning
While Fowler's position offers the best respiratory excursion for the patient, the patient is at higher risk
for _______ because of dependent pooling in the hips and legs. - Answer-Venous thrombosis
Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis, treatment, and
prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response that best reflects correct specimen care and
handling. - Answer-avoid placing specimen in formalin
The intracorporeal suture technique uses the suture-tying process analogous to the: - Answer-
instrument tie
High-pressure insufflation rates can cause overpressurization of the intra-abdominal cavity. This
overpressurization can lead to which of the following? - Answer-hypercarbaria
Which statement best explains the mechanism of action of general anesthetic agents? - Answer-
inhibition of synaptic transmission of nerve impulse
Which statement about surgical dressings is true? - Answer-Surgical dressings cushion and protect the
wound from trauma and gross contamination, and absorb drainage
Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft
b. handling ability
c. knot security
d. memory - Answer-memory
It is important to assess pressure points when positioning a patient prone. Which of the following are
included in this assessment to prevent pressure injury? - Answer-genitals, knees, toes, and eyes
Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for skin closure? - Answer-reverse cutting
Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile strength? - Answer-Polydioxanone
A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is called _____. - Answer-interrupted
Albert Janson, a 325-pound patient, is scheduled for a 6-hour abdominal surgery. While assessing Mr.
Jennings in the preoperative holding area, the perioperative nurse is concerned about the risk for
pressure injury because of the weight of the patient's body pressing against the surface of the OR bed
for a long surgery. Which of the following factors might the RNFA recognize as having the potential to
produce pressure? - Answer-a self-retaining retractor post clamped to the OR bed rail and tightened
against the patient's side
, From the following, choose the type of anesthesia that will allow patients to tolerate potentially
uncomfortable procedures while maintaining their own airway and be easily aroused from light sleep. -
Answer-moderate sedation
To protect the forearms, hands, and clothing from contacting bacteria on the outside of the used gown
and gloves, members of the scrubbed surgical team should use the following procedure to remove
soiled gowns and gloves. Which choice lists the appropriate first 3 steps in the removal of the sterile
gown? - Answer-Wipe gloves clean, untie side gown closure, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
From the following, choose the correct statement regarding closed gloving. - Answer-closed gloving only
for initial gowning
While Fowler's position offers the best respiratory excursion for the patient, the patient is at higher risk
for _______ because of dependent pooling in the hips and legs. - Answer-Venous thrombosis
Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis, treatment, and
prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response that best reflects correct specimen care and
handling. - Answer-avoid placing specimen in formalin
The intracorporeal suture technique uses the suture-tying process analogous to the: - Answer-
instrument tie
High-pressure insufflation rates can cause overpressurization of the intra-abdominal cavity. This
overpressurization can lead to which of the following? - Answer-hypercarbaria
Which statement best explains the mechanism of action of general anesthetic agents? - Answer-
inhibition of synaptic transmission of nerve impulse
Which statement about surgical dressings is true? - Answer-Surgical dressings cushion and protect the
wound from trauma and gross contamination, and absorb drainage
