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