CRNI Test 1 – Study Guide, Practice Questions & Revision Notes
According to the Institute of Medicine's definition of evidence-based practice, the most relevant
research is
a. epidemiological.
b. patient-centered clinical.
c. qualitative data collection.
d. basic medical/experimental. - ANS ✔✔b. patient-centered clinical.
In evidence-based practice, the best description of patient preference is
a. an essential component.
b. a secondary component.
c. an intervening component.
d. an optional component. - ANS ✔✔a.
an essential component.
Which of the following is the most critical element in preventing infections associated with
venous access devices?
a. Hand hygiene
b. Device selection
c. Insertion site protection
d. Health professional's experience - ANS ✔✔a. Hand hygiene
Which of the following intravenous drugs is incompatible with intravenous morphine sulfate?
a. Fentanyl citrate
b. Famotidine
c. Furosemide
, d. Fluconazole - ANS ✔✔c. Furosemide
Which is the preferred method to prevent movement and catheter migration associated with a
venous access device?
a. Suturing in place
b. Securing with transparent dressing
c. Securing with sterile tape
d. Securing with a catheter stabilization device - ANS ✔✔d. Securing with a catheter
stabilization device
A patient is admitted to the unit after vomiting excessively for 4 days at home. The patient's
serum pH is elevated, PCO2 is relatively normal, and urine pH is >6. The patient is dizzy,
confused and is exhibiting tremors, seizures, tingling, tachycardia, arrhythmias, and
hypoventilation. The patient is most likely exhibiting symptoms of
a. respiratory alkalosis.
b. metabolic alkalosis.
c. respiratory acidosis.
d. metabolic acidosis. - ANS ✔✔b. metabolic alkalosis
Which of the following veins should be avoided for short peripheral catheter insertion?
a. Metacarpal vein
b. Cephalic vein
c. Antecubital fossa vein
d. Basilic vein - ANS ✔✔c. Antecubital fossa vein
Which of the following does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulate?
a. Patient right to privacy
According to the Institute of Medicine's definition of evidence-based practice, the most relevant
research is
a. epidemiological.
b. patient-centered clinical.
c. qualitative data collection.
d. basic medical/experimental. - ANS ✔✔b. patient-centered clinical.
In evidence-based practice, the best description of patient preference is
a. an essential component.
b. a secondary component.
c. an intervening component.
d. an optional component. - ANS ✔✔a.
an essential component.
Which of the following is the most critical element in preventing infections associated with
venous access devices?
a. Hand hygiene
b. Device selection
c. Insertion site protection
d. Health professional's experience - ANS ✔✔a. Hand hygiene
Which of the following intravenous drugs is incompatible with intravenous morphine sulfate?
a. Fentanyl citrate
b. Famotidine
c. Furosemide
, d. Fluconazole - ANS ✔✔c. Furosemide
Which is the preferred method to prevent movement and catheter migration associated with a
venous access device?
a. Suturing in place
b. Securing with transparent dressing
c. Securing with sterile tape
d. Securing with a catheter stabilization device - ANS ✔✔d. Securing with a catheter
stabilization device
A patient is admitted to the unit after vomiting excessively for 4 days at home. The patient's
serum pH is elevated, PCO2 is relatively normal, and urine pH is >6. The patient is dizzy,
confused and is exhibiting tremors, seizures, tingling, tachycardia, arrhythmias, and
hypoventilation. The patient is most likely exhibiting symptoms of
a. respiratory alkalosis.
b. metabolic alkalosis.
c. respiratory acidosis.
d. metabolic acidosis. - ANS ✔✔b. metabolic alkalosis
Which of the following veins should be avoided for short peripheral catheter insertion?
a. Metacarpal vein
b. Cephalic vein
c. Antecubital fossa vein
d. Basilic vein - ANS ✔✔c. Antecubital fossa vein
Which of the following does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulate?
a. Patient right to privacy
