CNOR FINAL REVIEW 2026 ACCURATE
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ During a laser procedure, the disposable paper drapes ignite and begin
to burn. What type of extinguisher should be used on this fire?
A. Class BC
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class ABC. Answer: D. Class ABC
⩥ Monica smith, 11 y/o, has just undergone a closed reduction of her
fracture radial and ulnar bones under general anesthesia. A plaster
tubular cast is applied. What should the perioperative nurse do to
prevent complications in the immediate postoperative period?
A. Check fingers and temp and color
B Keep arm at same ht as fingertips only
C. Handle cast with fingertips only
D. Keep arm covered with blanket to promote cast drying. Answer: A.
Check fingers for temperature and color
⩥ A 49y/o firefighter with 60% second- and third- degree burns on his
torso and lower extremities is undergoing tangential excision and split
thickness skin graft repair. Which nursing diagnosis is most important to
this particular patient during the intraoperative period?
, A. Potential for knowledge deficit
B. Potential for compromise in skin integrity
C. Potential for fluid and electrolyte imbalance
D. Potential for elevated body temperature. Answer: C. Potential for
fluid and electrolyte imbalance
⩥ 79 y/o pt undergoing lap chole is being induced under general
anesthesia. The anesthesiologist notices an unexplained tachycardia,
tachypnea, and jab tightness. The capnograph shows an elevated end
tidal CO2. What is the immediate action the perioperative nurse should
take to treat this suspected malignant hyperthermia incident?
A. Call for the MH cart and Dantrolene
B. Initiate cooling measures
C. Administer sodium bicarbonate
D. Change the soda lime cannister. Answer: A. Call for the MH cart and
Dantrolene
⩥ Mr. Smith is undergoing a TURP. Which preoperative lab result is of
most concern?
A. Hematocrit 48%
B. Platelets 300,000
C. Potassium 2.5
D. White blood cell count 8,000. Answer: C. Potassium 2.5
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ During a laser procedure, the disposable paper drapes ignite and begin
to burn. What type of extinguisher should be used on this fire?
A. Class BC
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class ABC. Answer: D. Class ABC
⩥ Monica smith, 11 y/o, has just undergone a closed reduction of her
fracture radial and ulnar bones under general anesthesia. A plaster
tubular cast is applied. What should the perioperative nurse do to
prevent complications in the immediate postoperative period?
A. Check fingers and temp and color
B Keep arm at same ht as fingertips only
C. Handle cast with fingertips only
D. Keep arm covered with blanket to promote cast drying. Answer: A.
Check fingers for temperature and color
⩥ A 49y/o firefighter with 60% second- and third- degree burns on his
torso and lower extremities is undergoing tangential excision and split
thickness skin graft repair. Which nursing diagnosis is most important to
this particular patient during the intraoperative period?
, A. Potential for knowledge deficit
B. Potential for compromise in skin integrity
C. Potential for fluid and electrolyte imbalance
D. Potential for elevated body temperature. Answer: C. Potential for
fluid and electrolyte imbalance
⩥ 79 y/o pt undergoing lap chole is being induced under general
anesthesia. The anesthesiologist notices an unexplained tachycardia,
tachypnea, and jab tightness. The capnograph shows an elevated end
tidal CO2. What is the immediate action the perioperative nurse should
take to treat this suspected malignant hyperthermia incident?
A. Call for the MH cart and Dantrolene
B. Initiate cooling measures
C. Administer sodium bicarbonate
D. Change the soda lime cannister. Answer: A. Call for the MH cart and
Dantrolene
⩥ Mr. Smith is undergoing a TURP. Which preoperative lab result is of
most concern?
A. Hematocrit 48%
B. Platelets 300,000
C. Potassium 2.5
D. White blood cell count 8,000. Answer: C. Potassium 2.5
