CFPN/CNOR EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Question: What is the standard requirement for confirming a patient's
identity?
✔✔ Answer: Always utilize at least two unique patient identifiers (such as full
name and date of birth) to ensure accuracy.
Question: What are the five critical factors that must be confirmed for every
surgical patient during the pre-operative phase?
✔✔ Answer: 1. Consent: Ensure the surgical consent is signed and witnessed. 2.
Site Marking: Confirm the site is marked by the surgeon. 3. Procedure: Verify
the exact operation to be performed. 4. Operative Site: Confirm the physical
location on the body. 5. Side: Explicitly verify Left vs. Right.
Question: Which five specific areas of patient data should be reviewed during
the clinical record check?
✔✔ Answer: 1. Medical History: Existing chronic conditions. 2. Surgical
History: Previous reactions to anesthesia or past procedures. 3. Allergies:
Specifically regarding medications, latex, or skin preps. 4. Labs: Relevant blood
work, electrolytes, or diagnostic tests. 5. NPO Status: Confirmation of the last
time the patient had food or drink.
Question: What external factors should be taken into account when
conducting a comprehensive health assessment?
✔✔ Answer: It is essential to consider the patient's Age (developmental stage) and
Culture (beliefs, language, and values) to provide tailored and respectful care.
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Question: What is the standard requirement for confirming a patient's
identity?
✔✔ Answer: Always utilize at least two unique patient identifiers (such as full
name and date of birth) to ensure accuracy.
Question: What are the five critical factors that must be confirmed for every
surgical patient during the pre-operative phase?
✔✔ Answer: 1. Consent: Ensure the surgical consent is signed and witnessed. 2.
Site Marking: Confirm the site is marked by the surgeon. 3. Procedure: Verify
the exact operation to be performed. 4. Operative Site: Confirm the physical
location on the body. 5. Side: Explicitly verify Left vs. Right.
Question: Which five specific areas of patient data should be reviewed during
the clinical record check?
✔✔ Answer: 1. Medical History: Existing chronic conditions. 2. Surgical
History: Previous reactions to anesthesia or past procedures. 3. Allergies:
Specifically regarding medications, latex, or skin preps. 4. Labs: Relevant blood
work, electrolytes, or diagnostic tests. 5. NPO Status: Confirmation of the last
time the patient had food or drink.
Question: What external factors should be taken into account when
conducting a comprehensive health assessment?
✔✔ Answer: It is essential to consider the patient's Age (developmental stage) and
Culture (beliefs, language, and values) to provide tailored and respectful care.
