CNOR Prep || All Accurately Answered.
Microshock correct answers leaking current from electrical unit can travel down saline filled
catheter
Allen Test correct answers Performed before placing A-line - occlude both radial and ulnar and
then occlude just the one they will use for the A-line to make sure the other one alone will be
enough to sustain
During a local procedure, patient suddenly becomes restless. Immediate response is to: correct
answers check airway
During an abdominal hysterectomy on a pt with hemoglobin of 10 and hematocrit of 30, the RN
notices 600ml of bloody fluid in the suction. In this case, the RN would first: correct answers
Ask the scrub nurse how much irrigation has been used and subtract this amount from the 600ml
to estimate blood loss.
Hemoglobin, Men correct answers 13.5-17.5 (14-18)
Hemoglobin, Women correct answers 12-15.5 (12-16)
Hematocrit, Men correct answers 40-54%
Hematocrit, Women correct answers 36-48%
During emergency induction of anesthesia, the perioperative nurse may request to use the
Selleck's maneuver (cricoid pressure) to: correct answers Control regurgitation of stomach
contents
A common property of general anesthesia is: correct answers Vasodilation
,Symptoms of benzodiazepine overdose include: correct answers Confusion, coma, ad decreased
respiratory function
A 20min carpal tunnel procedure has been completed. The splint and bulky dressing are in place.
Pt had a Beir Block without additional IV sedation. The interventions that would be most
relevant to the patient's postoperative recovery would be for the perioperative nurse to: correct
answers Protect the patient's arm until muscle control and full sensation returns.
A patient who is having a breast biopsy under local anesthesia of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine
begins to exhibit tremors, palpitations, and tachycardia. These signs are most likely a result of:
correct answers a reaction to the vasoconstrictor
Pt is about to undergo ORIF of her ankle. The surgeon requests the use of the pneumatic
tourniquet. To prevent neurovascular damage, the RN should apply the cuff to: correct answers
The point of maximum circumference
How wide should the tourniquet cuff be? correct answers The width of the cuff should be wider
than half the limb's diameter.
The tourniquet cuff should overlap: correct answers at least three inches but not more than 6
inches.
LOP (Limb Occlusion Pressure) can be defined as correct answers the minimum pressure
required to stop the flow of arterial blood into the limb distal to the cuff
Cuff inflation pressure should be adjusted by adding a safety margin to the LOP: correct answers
Add 40 mmHg for LOP <130 mmHg
Add 60 mmHg for LOP between 131 and 190 mmHg
Add 80 mmHg for LOP >190 mmHg
For pediatric patients, adding 50 mmHg has been recommended.
, Which of the following factors must be considered when applying and inflating the tourniquet?
correct answers Patient's age, limb occlusion pressure, size of extremity, and vascular supply
After transfer of the pediatric tonsillectomy patient to the transportation vehicle, in which of the
following positions should the patient be placed to facilitate draining? correct answers
Semiprone
An 8 year old boy is being prepared for bilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy. As the anesthesia
provider is about the start the IV, the boy begins to cry. The most appropriate action at this point
would be to: correct answers Give the patient psychological support through tactile contact and
verbal reassurance
Which is a major stressor on toddlers in the OR? correct answers Separation anxiety
During Mr. J's lobectomy, the RN notes the following values: CVP = 2, Arterial BP = 90/60.
These values are most likely related to: correct answers volume depletion
Which intervention would NOT be appropriate to combat fluid deficit in a Jehovah's Witness pt?
correct answers autologous blood administration
Which intervention WOULD be appropriate to combat fluid deficit in a Jehovah's Witness pt?
correct answers Autotransfusion, volume expanders, cardiopulmonary bypass
For a patient with a ruptured aortic aneurysm, which method would provide for the safest and
most immediate blood replacement correct answers Autotransfusion
During the periop interview one week before surgery, a pt is scheduled for a right hip
arthroplasty and expresses a fear of contracting AID from the receiving blood blank. The RN
first action would be: correct answers Notify the surgeon
Microshock correct answers leaking current from electrical unit can travel down saline filled
catheter
Allen Test correct answers Performed before placing A-line - occlude both radial and ulnar and
then occlude just the one they will use for the A-line to make sure the other one alone will be
enough to sustain
During a local procedure, patient suddenly becomes restless. Immediate response is to: correct
answers check airway
During an abdominal hysterectomy on a pt with hemoglobin of 10 and hematocrit of 30, the RN
notices 600ml of bloody fluid in the suction. In this case, the RN would first: correct answers
Ask the scrub nurse how much irrigation has been used and subtract this amount from the 600ml
to estimate blood loss.
Hemoglobin, Men correct answers 13.5-17.5 (14-18)
Hemoglobin, Women correct answers 12-15.5 (12-16)
Hematocrit, Men correct answers 40-54%
Hematocrit, Women correct answers 36-48%
During emergency induction of anesthesia, the perioperative nurse may request to use the
Selleck's maneuver (cricoid pressure) to: correct answers Control regurgitation of stomach
contents
A common property of general anesthesia is: correct answers Vasodilation
,Symptoms of benzodiazepine overdose include: correct answers Confusion, coma, ad decreased
respiratory function
A 20min carpal tunnel procedure has been completed. The splint and bulky dressing are in place.
Pt had a Beir Block without additional IV sedation. The interventions that would be most
relevant to the patient's postoperative recovery would be for the perioperative nurse to: correct
answers Protect the patient's arm until muscle control and full sensation returns.
A patient who is having a breast biopsy under local anesthesia of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine
begins to exhibit tremors, palpitations, and tachycardia. These signs are most likely a result of:
correct answers a reaction to the vasoconstrictor
Pt is about to undergo ORIF of her ankle. The surgeon requests the use of the pneumatic
tourniquet. To prevent neurovascular damage, the RN should apply the cuff to: correct answers
The point of maximum circumference
How wide should the tourniquet cuff be? correct answers The width of the cuff should be wider
than half the limb's diameter.
The tourniquet cuff should overlap: correct answers at least three inches but not more than 6
inches.
LOP (Limb Occlusion Pressure) can be defined as correct answers the minimum pressure
required to stop the flow of arterial blood into the limb distal to the cuff
Cuff inflation pressure should be adjusted by adding a safety margin to the LOP: correct answers
Add 40 mmHg for LOP <130 mmHg
Add 60 mmHg for LOP between 131 and 190 mmHg
Add 80 mmHg for LOP >190 mmHg
For pediatric patients, adding 50 mmHg has been recommended.
, Which of the following factors must be considered when applying and inflating the tourniquet?
correct answers Patient's age, limb occlusion pressure, size of extremity, and vascular supply
After transfer of the pediatric tonsillectomy patient to the transportation vehicle, in which of the
following positions should the patient be placed to facilitate draining? correct answers
Semiprone
An 8 year old boy is being prepared for bilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy. As the anesthesia
provider is about the start the IV, the boy begins to cry. The most appropriate action at this point
would be to: correct answers Give the patient psychological support through tactile contact and
verbal reassurance
Which is a major stressor on toddlers in the OR? correct answers Separation anxiety
During Mr. J's lobectomy, the RN notes the following values: CVP = 2, Arterial BP = 90/60.
These values are most likely related to: correct answers volume depletion
Which intervention would NOT be appropriate to combat fluid deficit in a Jehovah's Witness pt?
correct answers autologous blood administration
Which intervention WOULD be appropriate to combat fluid deficit in a Jehovah's Witness pt?
correct answers Autotransfusion, volume expanders, cardiopulmonary bypass
For a patient with a ruptured aortic aneurysm, which method would provide for the safest and
most immediate blood replacement correct answers Autotransfusion
During the periop interview one week before surgery, a pt is scheduled for a right hip
arthroplasty and expresses a fear of contracting AID from the receiving blood blank. The RN
first action would be: correct answers Notify the surgeon
