RNFA-EXAM 1-LATEST UPDATE 2025 –
Comprehensive Clinical Exam Questions and Surgical
Practice Answers for National Certification and OR
Preparedness | RATED 100% CORRECT!!ALREADY
GRADED A+
Why is a finding of an S4 in an older adult a more common finding? -
...(ANSWERS)....Decreased compliance of the left ventricle
Core body temperature should be monitored in all patients receiving: -
...(ANSWERS)....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: - ...(ANSWERS)....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: -
...(ANSWERS)....Discard and replace the instrument with a sterile one
When decontaminating and cleaning a pneumatically powered surgical
instrument (3) rules: - ...(ANSWERS)....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: - ...(ANSWERS)....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:
- ...(ANSWERS)....Month
The postoperative period is defined as: - ...(ANSWERS)....Closure of the incision to
admission to the PACU
Wound healing complications attributed to smoking (3): -
...(ANSWERS)....Diminished collagen synthesis. Increased blood viscosity.
Infection.
When choosing a retractor, it is important to consider which factor? -
...(ANSWERS)....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: - ...(ANSWERS)....Left
hemicolectomy
Due to excellent healing results with minimal scarring, which suturing technique is
commonly chosen for plastic surgery? - ...(ANSWERS)....Intradermal
, The humidity levels of the OR should range between _% And _% -
...(ANSWERS)....30-70
The curved needle is the most commonly used needle. What is the most common
size used for skin closure? - ...(ANSWERS)....3/8 inch
How many minutes is the usual dry time for most skin preps? - ...(ANSWERS)....2-
3
A knot that is made with two of the same throws known as: -
...(ANSWERS)....Granny knot
What pathogen is both endogenous and exogenous? -
...(ANSWERS)....Psuedomonas
Sutures should be selected based on: - ...(ANSWERS)....Ease of handling
There are disease processes that cause aortic aneurysms to develop. Name (3) -
...(ANSWERS)....Turner syndrome. Scleroderma. Marfan syndrome.
Hesselbach triangle describes the location of the hernia. What structure
comprises the medial border of the triangle? - ...(ANSWERS)....Lateral edge of the
rectus abdominus muscle
Comprehensive Clinical Exam Questions and Surgical
Practice Answers for National Certification and OR
Preparedness | RATED 100% CORRECT!!ALREADY
GRADED A+
Why is a finding of an S4 in an older adult a more common finding? -
...(ANSWERS)....Decreased compliance of the left ventricle
Core body temperature should be monitored in all patients receiving: -
...(ANSWERS)....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: - ...(ANSWERS)....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: -
...(ANSWERS)....Discard and replace the instrument with a sterile one
When decontaminating and cleaning a pneumatically powered surgical
instrument (3) rules: - ...(ANSWERS)....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: - ...(ANSWERS)....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:
- ...(ANSWERS)....Month
The postoperative period is defined as: - ...(ANSWERS)....Closure of the incision to
admission to the PACU
Wound healing complications attributed to smoking (3): -
...(ANSWERS)....Diminished collagen synthesis. Increased blood viscosity.
Infection.
When choosing a retractor, it is important to consider which factor? -
...(ANSWERS)....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: - ...(ANSWERS)....Left
hemicolectomy
Due to excellent healing results with minimal scarring, which suturing technique is
commonly chosen for plastic surgery? - ...(ANSWERS)....Intradermal
, The humidity levels of the OR should range between _% And _% -
...(ANSWERS)....30-70
The curved needle is the most commonly used needle. What is the most common
size used for skin closure? - ...(ANSWERS)....3/8 inch
How many minutes is the usual dry time for most skin preps? - ...(ANSWERS)....2-
3
A knot that is made with two of the same throws known as: -
...(ANSWERS)....Granny knot
What pathogen is both endogenous and exogenous? -
...(ANSWERS)....Psuedomonas
Sutures should be selected based on: - ...(ANSWERS)....Ease of handling
There are disease processes that cause aortic aneurysms to develop. Name (3) -
...(ANSWERS)....Turner syndrome. Scleroderma. Marfan syndrome.
Hesselbach triangle describes the location of the hernia. What structure
comprises the medial border of the triangle? - ...(ANSWERS)....Lateral edge of the
rectus abdominus muscle
