CNOR 200 Question Practice questions with verified answers.

CNOR 200 Question Practice During preoperative verification the nurse notes the patient has an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The nurse ensures the device is turned off prior to the planned procedure because the _______________________ can deprogram the device and cause it to trigger during the procedure. A. wavelength B. audible length C. electrical component D. volume - Correct answer A. wavelength" "Which of the following actions demonstrates a key physical attribute of the RN circulator? A. quickly anticipating the needs of the team B. Using eye-hand coordination C. Remaining calm D. Concentrating during long procedure - Correct answer B. Using eye-hand coordination" "A patient scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative prothrombin result of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is to: A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite B. inform the anesthesiologist C. cancel the case D. inform the surgeon - Correct answer A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite" "Specimens should be transferred from the sterile field to the appropriate container using ____________________ precautions. A. droplet B. contact C. standard D. universal - Correct answer C. standard" "The perioperative nurse can expert the wound/ostomy/continence nurse to mark the site for the stoma for a colostomy at: A. the patient's belt line B. skin fold C. a crease in the abdomen D. the rectus muscle - Correct answer D. the rectus muscle" "What is the shelf life of red blood cells when refrigerated? A. 40 days B. 46 days C. 42 days D. 44 days - Correct answer C. 42 days" "During a postoperative follow-up phone call, a patient recovering from a right lumpectomy states that she is experiencing numbness to the ring (fourth) and little (fifth) fingers of her right hand. The perioperative nurse suspects possible damage to the: A. median nerve B. radial nerve C. axillary nerve D. ulnar nerve - Correct answer D. ulnar nerve" "The time between traumatic injury and effective treatment that directly influences patient outcomes is referred to as the: A. hour of decision B. transitional hour C. golden hour D. trauma hour - Correct answer C. golden hour" "Most medication errors in pediatric care occur because this patient population varies dramatically in: A. height B. age C. allergic reactions D. weight - Correct answer D. weight" "Solutions used for manually cleaning flexible endoscopes should be discarded... A. after they become cloudy B. after there are visible particulates C. at the end of the shift D. after every use - Correct answer D. after every use" "The perioperative RN notes that the patient is taking garlic as a prophylactic cold remedy. This information is reported to which of the following health care providers? A. The anesthesia care provider, as the herb can prolong bleeding B. The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), as there will be less need for electrocautery C. The AM admit nurse, since it is not necessary to hang an IV prophylactic antibiotic D. - Correct answer A. The anesthesia care provider, as the herb can prolong bleeding" "During a local procedure, the nurse notices that the patient is exhibiting a sense of uneasiness, agitation, coughing, and wheezing. The nurse should suspect a/an: A. toxic reaction to the local anesthesia B. allergic reaction to the local anesthesia C. series of side effects to local anesthesia D. normal reaction to the local anesthesia - Correct answer B. allergic reaction to the local anesthesia" "The _________________ lithotomy position is most often associated with compartment syndrome. A. frog-leg B. standard C. high D. low - Correct answer C. high" "Which of the following should be considered regarding the integrity of packaging materials? A. storage area should have air temperature below 75 degrees F B. steam sterilized items should be placed onto storage shelves to cool at room temperature C. open-shelving storage units are preferable to closed cupboards D. storage areas do not need to be secure - Correct answer A. storage area should have air temperature below 75 degrees F" "Radiation seeds have been removed along with prostatic tissue during a transurethral resection of the prostate. How should the tissue be handled? A. kept on the sterile field until the end of the case to prevent exposure to other perioperative team member B. Placed at the specimen pickup station for routine transport to pathology C. Direct transfer to the specimen container D. Placed in a specimen container using forceps - Correct answer B. Placed at the specimen pickup station for routine transport to pathology" "The most effective process for transferring information related to perioperative nursing care includes which of the following? A. Telephone call and review of electronic medical record B. Face-to-face report and a checklist C. Verbal report by transporter to perioperative nurse D. Anesthesia care provider report to PACU nurse - Correct answer B. Face-to-face report and a checklist" "The accountability for surgical counts is a professional responsibility that rests primarily on the... A. scrub person and surgeon B. RN circulator C. RN circulator and surgeon D. scrub person and RN circulator - Correct answer D. scrub person and RN circulator" "When comparing the scope of the perioperative nurse's practice to the scope of the surgical technician's practice, which of the following is a correct statement? A. Both the perioperative nurse and surgical technician care for patients throughout the continuum of the perioperative phase B. The scope of practice of the perioperative nurse is to care for patients throughout the continuum of the perioperative phase, while the scope of practice of the surgical technician is to prepare instruments and supplies and maintain aseptic technique of the surgical procedure. C. Perioperative nurses collaborate and consult with physicians to care for the patient throughout the perioperative phase, while surgical technicians supervise ancillary staff and care for patients throughout the perioperative phase. D. The scope of practice of the perioperative nurse includes educating patients and family members, while the scope of practi - Correct answer B. The scope of practice of the perioperative nurse is to care for patients throughout the continuum of the perioperative phase, while the scope of practice of the surgical technician is to prepare instruments and supplies and maintain aseptic technique of the surgical procedure." "Initial assessment of the patient upon arrival of the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) begins with... A. assessing respiratory rate and rhythm B. noting oxygen saturation level C. auscultation of breath sounds D. determination of airway patency - Correct answer D. determination of airway patency" "For a patient with a history of serum cholinesterase deficiency, which of the following anesthetic agents should be avoided? A. Succinylcholine B. Atracurium C. Desflurane D. Nitrous Oxide - Correct answer A. Succinylcholine" "___________________ protected types of mobile hospital tents and containers are used in areas where nuclear, chemical, or biological terrorism threat exists. A. Environmentally B. Thermally C. Chemically D. Medically - Correct answer C. Chemically" "When delayed primary closure is required, the skin edges are closed how many days after? A. 4 to 6 days B. 3 to 5 days C. 1 to 3 days D. 2 to 4 days - Correct answer A. 4 to 6 days" "____________________ is an ideal complementary therapy to decrease patient anxiety during the intraoperative period, as there is no contact between the practitioner's hands and the patient. A. Massage B. Therapeutic touch C. Acupressure D. Reflexology - Correct answer B. Therapeutic touch" "Patients with a possible injuring within the cranium should not be placed in a ________________ position. A. Trendelenburg B. Reverse Trendelenburg C. Prone D. Supine - Correct answer A. Trendelenburg" "A potential complication of epidural anesthesia caused by a/an _____________________ is complete paralysis requiring intubation and systemic support until the block is resolved. A. knowledge deficit of the provider B. subarachnoid injection C. inadvertent dural puncture D. vascular injection - Correct answer B. subarachnoid injection" "When stocking medication in the perioperative suite, it is important to stock single-dose vials instead of multi-dose vials whenever possible because... A. the preference card is easier to maintain B. there is less risk of using a contaminated medication C. it is a cost-saving measure D. the pharmacy prefers single dose vials - Correct answer B. there is less risk of using a contaminated medication" "When transporting instruments after a procedure, the _________________ require that the instruments are put in a closed container of closed cart. A. OSHA regulations B. CDC Guidelines C. AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice D. TJC regulations - Correct answer A. OSHA regulations" "As part of the nursing process, a postoperative follow-up phone call should be made 24 to 48 hours after discharge. During the call the nurse is able to assess the achievement of... A. patient comfort B. expected outcomes C. patient satisfaction D. surgical success - Correct answer B. expected outcomes" "Techniques used to enhance effective communication with patients who have impaired communication due to stroke include decreasing environmental stimuli, presenting one idea at a time, treated the patient as an adult, and... A. assisting by trying to complete the statements B. asking simple questions C. avoiding physical contact D. using open-ended questions - Correct answer B. asking simple questions" "In the absence of a sterile transfer device when dispensing medication to the sterile field, the best option is to... A. have the scrub person draw up the medication in a syringe B. ask the educator for direction C. have the RN circulator draw up the medication in a syringe and transfer D. use a bottle opener to remove the stopper and pour - Correct answer C. have the RN circulator draw up the medication in a syringe and transfer" "Utilization and documentation of the nursing process when transferring care of the perioperative patient demonstrate use of... A. electronic medical record keeping B. technical skills C. critical thinking skills D. clinical skills - Correct answer C. critical thinking skills" "The primary goal for moderate sedation/analgesia is for the patient to exhibit a depressed level of consciousness while... A. being unresponsive to verbal commands B. scoring pain at 0/10 on a numeric pain score C. maintaining a patient airway with assistance D. being aroused with tactile stimulation - Correct answer D. being aroused with tactile simulation" "During patient handoffs, providing the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse with the amount and type of local anesthetic used for regional field block is an example of which component of SBAR communication? A. Situation B. Background C. Assessment D. Recommendation - Correct answer C. Assessment" "Which of the following housekeeping duties must be completed prior to the first case of the day? A. mop floors prior to opening any suppliers B. Dry-dust the overhead operating lights, articulated arms, furniture, flat surfaces, and all portable and mounted equipment C. Damp-dust the overhead operating lights, articulated arms, furniture, flat surfaces, and all portable and mounted equipment D. Arrange all unnecessary equipment to ensure it is out of the traffic pattern - Correct answer C. Damp-dust the overhead operating lights, articulated arms, furniture, flat surfaces, and all portable and mounted equipment" "The normal hematocrit for a patient aged 10 years ranges from... A. 34% to 40% B. 42% to 48% C. 40% to 44% D. 28% to 33% - Correct answer A. 34% to 40%" "A child is at risk of blunt intestinal trauma from... A. a seatbelt in a motor vehicle accident B. falling into a pool C. wrestling D. getting hit with a baseball - Correct answer A. a seatbelt in a motor vehicle accident" "The FDA requires manufacturers to track implants throughout the chain of distribution from the purchaser to the... A. implanting physician B. explanting physicians C. patients D. materials managers - Correct answer C. patients" "Passive drains like a Penrose provide... A. continuous drainage B. drainage independent of the effect of gravity C. drainage based on pressure differential D. a path of resistance from inside a cavity to outside the body - Correct answer C. drainage based on pressure differential" "______________________ is the mnemonic used when performing a secondary assessment of a patient after all life-threatening issues have been treated. A. FGHI B. ABC C. FGH D. DEF - Correct answer A. FGHI (Full set of vitals, Give comfort measures, History and head-to-toe assessment, Inspect posterior surfaces)" "A patient is scheduled for burr holes to remove fluid accumulated secondary to blunt head trauma. The best option for a drain that removes cerebral spinal fluid while monitoring intracranial pressure is a... A. transducer-tipped catheter B. ventriculostomy C. VP shunt D. ventriculography - Correct answer B. ventruculostomy" "In the event of an incorrect count during closing procedures, what is the first thine the nurse should do? A. search the trash for missing items B. Look for the item after the case is over C. Repeat the entire count D. Immediately inform the surgeon - Correct answer D. Immediately inform the surgeon" "During intraoperative use of monopolar electrosurgery unit, the... A. patient requires no return electrode because it is monopolar B. return electrode should be placed as close to the surgical site as possible C. nurse cuts the return electrode to size according to the patient's weight D. sterile hand-piece cord is secured to the field with a hemostat - Correct answer B. return electrode should be places as close to the surgical site as possible" "A patient suffers a cardiac arrest following the injection of Bupivacaine 0.5% with epinephrine 1:200,000 25mL a a peripheral nerve block for a left knee arthroscopy. The perioperative nurse can anticipate obtaining which of the following drugs for the anesthesia care provider? A. Flumazenil B. Dantrolene sodium C. 20% lipid emulsion D. Naloxone - Correct answer C. 20% lipid emulsion" "A ___________________ involves removal of the entire breast along with axillary lymph nodes, the pectoral muscles, and all adjacent tissues. A. radical mastectomy B. simple mastectomy C. segmental mastectomy D. modified radical mastectomy - Correct answer A. Radical mastectomy" "For unwrapped, porous stainless steel items with lumens, the minimum exposure time at 270 degrees F in a prevacuum cycle is... A. 5 min B. 7 min C. 6 min D. 4 min - Correct answer D. 4 min" "The purpose of reconciling a patient's medications prior to discharge from an ambulatory surgery center is to... A. comply with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for reimbursement B. satisfy American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) requirements for accreditation C. prevent duplication of postoperative prescriptions with current medications D. transfer responsibility for medication management from the primary care physician to the surgeon - Correct answer C. prevent duplication of postoperative prescriptions with current medications" "Communicating sudden changes in a patient's status, such as decerebrate posturing, is important because this may be a sign of... A. worsening and damage B. spinal cord injury C. an allergic reaction D. worsening spinal cord injury - Correct answer A. worsening and damage" "Pulse oximetry measure... A. unsaturated hemoglobin in venous blood B. saturated hemoglobin in venous blood C. saturated hemoglobin in arterial blood D. unsaturated hemoglobin in arterial blood - Correct answer C. saturated hemoglobin in arterial blood" "Which of the following procedures is considered a Class III wound? A. Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication B. Laparoscopic appendectomy C. Exploratory laparotomy with repair of ruptured diverticulum D. Small bowel resection - Correct answer C. Exploratory laparotomy with repair of ruptured diverticulum" "The AORN Perioperative Nursing Dara Set (PNDS) is the structured nursing vocabulary designed to describe nursing care in the perioperative setting. At the core of the PNDS conceptual model is... A. nurse manager B. patient C. RN circulator D. charge nurse - Correct answer B. patient" "In the postoperative phase, information that should be included during handoff includes estimated blood loss, surgeon's orders for drains, diet, modifications, and... A. the consent form B. surgical count status C. the presence of site markings D. surgical site dressings - Correct answer D. surgical site dressings" "Which of the following patients is at an increased risk of inadvertent hypothermia? A. An 82-year-old undergoing a colectomy B. A 29-year-old undergoing a carpal tunnel release C. A 12-year-old undergoing a tonsillectomy D. A 62-year-old undergoing a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery - Correct answer A. An 82-year-old undergoing a colectomy" "Which one of the following antibiotics can potentiate neuromuscular blocking agents? A. Piperacillin B. Cephazolin C. Cephalexin D. Metronidazole - Correct answer A. Piperacillin" "During the surgical procedure, instruments should be kept as free as possible from gross soil and debris by... A. wiping instruments with a sponge moistened in sterile water B. scraping debris from instruments using a knife blade C. soaking instruments in a basin of sterile saline D. applying enzymatic foam to contaminated instruments - Correct answer A. Wiping instruments with a sponge moistened in sterile water" "A perioperative nurse is made aware of the impaired practice of another team member. According to the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics, the perioperative nurse should... A. act to ensure the impaired person receives assistance B. discuss the incident with several coworkers C. remain silent and keep the information to themselves D. wait to see if the incident occurs again before reporting it - Correct answer A. act to ensure the impaired person receives assistance" "A form of standardized language in the perioperative setting is reinforced by use of which documentation format? A. NIC B. PNDS C. NOC D. NANDA - Correct answer B. PNDS (Perioperative Nursing Data Set)" "The OR nurse is providing care for a local anesthetic procedure in the operating room. The surgeon has just injected a test dose of the local anesthetic. Which of the following is a toxic reaction and needs to be communicated to the surgeon? A. Visual disturbances B. Relaxation C. Hunger D. Normothermia - Correct answer A. Visual disturbances" "The philosophical basis for informed consent is the right of... A. self-determination B. privacy C. advance directive D. human dignity - Correct answer A. self-determination" "Which of the following complementary therapies may provide relief for postoperative nausea and vomiting? A. Garlic B. Peppermint aromatherapy C. Gingko D. Echinacea - Correct answer B. Peppermint aromatherapy" "The preferred incisional type for an exploratory laparotomy is... A. thoracoabdominal B. Pfannensteil C. midline vertical D. McBurney - Correct answer C. midline verical" "The perioperative RN is caring for a developmentally delayed male patient aged 46 years whose cognitive level is comparable to a child aged 9 years. Which of the following is the most appropriate pain assessment tool? A. Using a visual analog pain scale B. Asking the patient's caregivers how much pain they think the patient is experiencing C. Asking the patient to describe his pain on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being no pain and 10 being the worse pain imaginable D. Using a FACES pain rating scale - Correct answer D. Using a FACES pain rating scale" "McBurney's incision is used by surgeons when performing an open... A. hysterectomy B. nephrectomy C. cholecystectomy D. appendectomy - Correct answer D. appendectomy" "The rationale for using a local anesthetic with added epinephrine is to... A. decrease the risk for hypertension by promoting vasodilation B. slow the rate of absorption of the local anesthetic by promoting vasoconstriction C. increase the flow of while blood cells to the surgical site to prevent infection by promoting vasodilation D. enhance the rate of absorption of the local anesthetic by promoting vasoconstriction - Correct answer B. Slow the rate of absorption of the local anesthetic by promoting vasoconstriction" "Compartemtn pressure of an extremity above _________ mm Hg requires a fasciotomy. A. 20 mm Hg B. 15 mm Hg C. 30 mm Hg D. 5 mm Hg - Correct answer C. 30 mm Hg" "Which of the following describes appropriate role behavior of a health care industry representative in the surgical suite? A. The health care industry representative functions as a member of the scrubbed team B. The health care industry representative provides documentation that indicates its exclusion from HIPAA regulations C. The health care industry representative with specialized training performs calibration to adjust devices to the surgeon's specifications with facility approval. D. The health care industry representative wears professional business attire and photo identification in the perioperative areas - Correct answer C. The health care industry representative with specialized training performs calibration to adjust devices to the surgeon's specifications with facility approval." "It is important for the perioperative nurse to communicate a patient's new onset atrial fibrillation because of an increased risk of... A. stroke caused by embolus B. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) C. intraoperative hypertension D. hemorrhagic stroke - Correct answer A. stroke caused by embolus" "During a subtotal thyroidectomy, both the right and left recurrent laryngeal nerves are ligated. The perioperative nurse can anticipate the need for which of the following interventions? A. Delivering a quarter-inch penrose drain to the sterile field B. Obtaining an emergency tracheotomy tray C. Obtaining an order for a consult for speech therapy D. Obtaining an order for a consult for a swallow test - Correct answer B. Obtaining an emergency tracheostomy tray" "Secondary injury from a blast injury is caused by... A. exacerbation of existing condition B. the victim being thrown against a stationary object C. the blast itself D. debris and projectiles - Correct answer D. debris and projectiles" "Which of the following statements best describes the World Health Organization (WHO) surgical safety checklist? A. The checklist reduces the need to communicate between members of the surgical team B. The checklist provides an opportunity to individualize the plan of patient care C. The checklist is used as one means of improving patient safety D. The checklist incorporates standardized nomenclature from the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) - Correct answer C. The checklist is used as a means of improving patient safety" "The perioperative nurse has a professional responsibility to consider factors related to a product's impact on the environment, as demonstrated by which of the following actions? A. The nurse encourages the organization to select non-recycled products B. The nurse supports peers who attend product recycling demonstrations C. The nurse supports vendors who offer products made from recycled materials D. The nurse encourages the organization to identify products from vendors who actively recycle products - Correct answer C. The nurse supports vendors who offer products made from recycled materials" "Determining whether re-anastomosis is possible after a low anterior resection of the sigmoid colon depends on... A. success in bypassing a pyloric stenosis B. the ability to maintain a high level of tension between the sigmoid colon and rectosigmoid portion of rectum C. the amount of small bowel blockage D. a cancer-free margin of the distal rectum - Correct answer D. a cancer-free margin of the distal rectum" "An EPA-registered disinfectant labeled to kill tuberculosis is effective against... A. prions B. mycobacteria C. all microbial life D. bacterial spores - Correct answer B. mycobacteria" "Beneficence, one of several universal moral principles that guide ethical decision-making in nursing practice, is best defined as a duty to... A. seek balance between good and harmful acts B. provide equal care to all individuals C. give accurate information D. respect privileged information - Correct answer A. seek balance between good and harmful acts" "What is a physiologic change associated with the normal aging process in the geriatric patient? A. Increased testosterone levels B. Increased intestinal peristalsis C. Increased vascular resistance D. Increased renal blood flow - Correct answer C. Increased vascular resistance" "When safely placing an adult patient in the prone position for surgery, a minimum of _____________ people are required. A. five B. six C. four D. three - Correct answer C. four" "Standards published in the Guidelines for Perioperative Practice are... A. established by regulatory agencies B. enforceable by law C. voluntary D. part of the National Quality Forum (NQF) - Correct answer C. voluntary" "Signs of severe anaphylaxis are hypotension, _________________, bronchospasm, and generalized erythema. A. anuria B. tachycardia C. hematuria D. bradycardia - Correct answer B. tachycardia" "A patient with a fractured anterior fossa of the skull may have an alteration in which sense? A. Sight B. Touch C. Smell D. Hearing - Correct answer C. Smell" "It is important for nurses to use ____________________ when documenting nursing practice for the perioperative patient. A. medical terminology B. electronic health records C. nursing terminology D. clinical information systems - Correct answer C. nursing terminology" "During the _______________ stage of healing, granulation tissue can be felt as a firm ridge under the edges of the incision. A. inflammatory B. remodeling C. reactive D. proliferative - Correct answer D. proliferative" "The surgical count procedure is a method of accounting for items during the surgical procedure. When is the final count performed? A. When the surgeon asks for a final count B. During the skin closure C. Immediately before the instrument count D. When there is a discrepancy - Correct answer B. During skin closure" "Electrical and laser equipment should pass inspection by the __________________ and be tagged with a dated preventative maintenance sticker. A. electrical engineering department B. biomedical engineering department C. laser safety officer D. department safety officer - Correct answer B. biomedical engineering department" "Which of the following situations would be categorized as a reportable sentinel event? A. a patient with a gunshot wound that results in a preoperative death B. Febrile reaction to a blood transfusion C. a patient with multiple contusions and a fractured jaw from an assault D. a patient with a fractured wrist as a result of a mechanical fall - Correct answer A. a patient with a gunshot wound that results in a preoperative death" "Atelectasis is characterized by... A. increased temperature, increased pulse, and increased respirations B. decreased temperature, increased pulse, and increased respirations C. increased temperature, increased pulse, and decreased respirations D. decreased temperature, decreased pulse, and decreased respirations - Correct answer A. increased temperature, increased pulse, and increased respirations" "Indications for use of Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) include detection of... A. cardiac arrhythmias secondary to cardiac contusion B. suspected free fluid in the chest C. suspected perforated bowel D. suspected liver damage - Correct answer B. suspected free fluid in the chest" "A coup-contracoup brain injury is due to... A. energy/penetration B. thermal/electrical forces C. stress/strain forces D. acceleration/deceleration forces - Correct answer D. acceleration/deceleration forces" "Administration of the preoperative prophylactic antibiotic is the responsibility of... A. the OR nurse circulator B. the admission nurse C. the anesthesia care provider D. a designated perioperative health care provider - Correct answer D. a designated perioperatve health care provider" "Which electrolyte is important to check preoperatively after a bowel prep the day before? A. Potassium B. Magnesium C. Sodium D. Calcium - Correct answer A. Potassium" "As a member of the multidisciplinary committee, the perioperative nurse assists with development of a standardized process to guide in the selection of products that are... A. based on a surgeon's request B. safe and cost effective C. not compatible with existing products D. have a planned obsolenscence schedule - Correct answer B. safe and cost effective" "Universal Protocol is... A. a standardized means for ensuring patient safety during surgery B. the prevention of exposure to bloodborne pathogens C. the standard for performing surgical counts D. a means to identify the patient - Correct answer A. a standardized means for ensuring patient safety during surgery" "Which of the following accurately describes the experience required to establish eligibility for the CNOR exam? A. 2 years and 2400 hours of perioperative nurse experience B. 6 months and 600 hours of perioperative nurse experience C. 1 year and 1200 hours of perioperative nurse experience D. 3 years and 3600 hours of perioperative nurse experience - Correct answer A. 2 years and 2400 hours of perioperative nurse experience" "an undesired outcomes that may have resulted in injury or death and may be the result of direct or indirect action by a professional care giver is known as a/an... A. adverse reaction B. contraindication C. reportable event D. sentinel event - Correct answer D. sentinel event" "The most accurate method for verifying the effectiveness of a steam sterilizer is a... A. printed read-out of the sterilizer cycle B. biologic indicator C. Bowie-Dick test D. chemical indicator - Correct answer B. biological indicator" "Which of the following is a requirement for reprocessing a single-use device (SUD)? A. Meeting local regulations for disposal of biohazardous waste B. Using an in-house reprocessing facility C. Meeting OSHA requirements for regulation of medical devices D. Ensuring the device is FDA approved - Correct answer D. Ensuring the device is FDA approved" "All learners in the perioperative environment are adults. Which of the following describes a characteristic of adult learning (ie, andragogy)? A. Applying an extrinsic through process B. Using a problem-solving approach C. Using a trial-and-error approach D. Being task-oriented - Correct answer B. Using a problem-solving approach" "The major benefit of using the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) is its... A. use of established North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International (NANDA) nursing diagnosis B. ability to document patient care that is unique to perioperative nursing C. foundation that is based on easily recognizable medical terminology D. exclusivity to hospital-based operative and invasive procedures - Correct answer B. ability to document patient care that is unique to perioperative nursing" "The chemical indicator inside a wrapped instrument tray has not changed to the appropriate color. The perioperative nurse should first... A. quarantine the contents of the load B. review the sterilization printout C. reprocess the load D. take the sterilizer out of service - Correct answer B. review the sterilization printout" "Blunt trauma to the chest usually results from a fall, blow, blast, deceleration injury, or __________________. A. low-velocity object B. high-velocity object C. severe cough D. stab wound - Correct answer C. severe cough" "National standards for security and privacy of health data are set in the... A. AORN Standards and Recommended Practices B. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) C. Joint Commission (TJC) Standards D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - Correct answer D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)" "What is the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification of a patient with severe hypertension? A. ASA Class III B. ASA Class IV C. ASA Class I D. ASA Class II - Correct answer A. ASA Class III" "Novice perioperative staff should seek a _________________, a person who has experience and is respected for clinical competence, and pattern his or her behavior similarly. A. educator B. preceptor C. role model D. mentor - Correct answer C. role model" "To adequately decontaminate a flexible endoscope after use, the first step that should be followed is to... A. flush channels with compressed air B. preclean the exterior with cleaning product C. conduct a leak test D. flush channels with cleaning product - Correct answer B. preclean the exterior with cleaning product" "During a cataract extraction, which of the following medication is used as a prophylactic to reduce inflammation? A. Mannitol B. BSS C. Dexamethasome D. Cefazolin - Correct answer C. Dexamethasome" "The perioperative nurse brings a completed case's contaminated instruments to the decontamination area. he notes that the personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers in the area consists of gloves and shoe coverings. Which of the following is the correct response to this observation? A. "The correct PPE are being worn." B. "In addition to current PPE, workers should be wearing a fluid resistant gown with sleeves, masks, and eye protection." C. "In addition to current PPE, workers should be wearing a fluid-resistant gown with sleeves and masks." D. "In addition to current PPE, workers should be wearing a fluid-resistant gown with sleeves." - Correct answer B. "In addition to current PPE, workers should be wearing a fluid resistant gown with sleeves, masks, and eye protection."" "While a nurse is walking in the hallway to the preoperative area, he notices his neighbor on one of the surgical stretchers waiting for an anesthesia interview. What is the nurse's most appropriate action? A. Taking a quick look at the neighbor's electronic medical record to see what procedure will be performed. B. Saying "hi" to the neighbor. C. Not stopping or acknowledging the neighbor. D. Telling colleagues about the neighbor's waiting in the preop holding area. - Correct answer C. Not stopping or acknowledging the neighbor." "Which of the following is an assessment parametere monitored through use of the perioperative nursing process? A. Attainment of expected outcomes B. identification of time frames for goal fulfillment C. Prioritization of interventions D. Documentation of potential needs - Correct answer D. Documentation of potential needs" "The greatest risk for transmitting the HIV virus is through exposure... A. of mucous membranes to infected blood or body fluids B. of non-intact skin to infected blood or body fluids C. to infected blood or body fluids via a large-bore hollow needle D. of intact skin to infected blood or body fluids - Correct answer C. to infected blood or body fluids via a large-bore hollow needle" "Explanted medical devices that have caused serious injury to the patient must be reported to which of the following? A. FDA B. TJC C. Device manufacturer D. OSHA - Correct answer C. Device manufacturer" "Swelling of muscles below the fascial layer of tissue is called... A. DIC B. compartment syndrome C. edema D. third spacing - Correct answer B. compartment syndrome" "For a patient undergoing a left total knee replacement, appropriate marking of the surgical site includes which of the following? A. Writing "yes" on the left knee by the preoperative nurse B. Marking the left knee with an "X" by the circulating nurse prior to prepping the patient C. Initialing the surgical site on the left knee by the surgeon with patient input. D. Writing "no" on the right knee by the registered nurse first assistant - Correct answer C. Initialing the surgical site on the left knee by the surgeon with patient input" "The perioperative nurse sterilizes a yankaur suction tip that has been contaminated during the case. The temperature on the print-out tape for the gravity displacement steam sterilizer reads 272 degrees F (135 degrees C). The nurse's next action is to... A. return the instrument to the sterile field in an aseptic fashion. B. resterilize the instrument as the temperature reached was too low. C. resterilize the instrument as the temperature reached was too high. D. report a malfunctioning steam sterilizer to the biomedical department - Correct answer A. return the instrument to the sterile field in an aseptic fashion" "A 12-year-old boy is scheduled for surgery to repair a fracture to the knee involving the epiphyseal plate. the perioperative nurse recognizes the primary complication resulting from this injury is... A. infection B. osteoporosis C. avascular necrosis D. impaired growth to the affected leg - Correct answer D. impaired growth to the affected leg" "Preparation and familiarity with surgical procedures and a specific surgeon's preferences are fundamental principles of... A. a surgical conscience B. evidence-based practice C. a culture of safety D. teamwork - Correct answer D. teamwork" "Patients at the highest risk for postoperative respiratory complication are patients who... A. smoke B. have COPD C. have asthma D. are obese - Correct answer A. smoke" "A patient is at risk for burns from an improperly placed grounding pad when the _______________ is altered. A. resistance B. power C. current D. voltage - Correct answer C. current" "Shoes worn by perioperative team members within the surgical suite should have closed toes and backs, low heels, and non-skid soles and must meet ___________________ requirements. A. TJC B. CDC C. OSHA D. AORN - Correct answer C. OSHA" "If a surgeon performs a procedure without a valid informed consent, he/she is at risk for legal action related to a/an... A. invasion of privacy B. battery C. assault D. HIPAA violation - Correct answer B. Battery" "A patient is admitted from a long-term care facility with a fractured hip. The patient has a "Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)" order in his medical record. The perioperative nurse's next action is to... A. call the long-term care facility and tell the director that the order must be rescinded before the patient can have surgery B. ensure that the patient, anesthesia care provider, and surgeon have an opportunity to discuss options and answer questions. C. automatically suspend the DNR order - Correct answer B. ensure that the patient, anesthesia care provider, and surgeon have an opportunity to discuss options and answer questions" "A key component of quality end-of-life care is communication with the patient and caregiver that demonstrates empathy and... A. nonverbal communication B. interviewing skills C. active listening D. direct communication - Correct answer C. active listening" "A 34-year-old female patient with a diagnosis of breast cancer is scheduled for a right breast mastectomy. When performing the surgical skin prep, the nurse... A. uses a "no-touch" technique during prepping B. uses a fenestrated drape to isolate the site before performing the skin prep C. uses only iodophor-based scrub and paint D. thoroughly scrubs the breast to provide the best asepsis - Correct answer A. uses a "no-touch" technique during prepping" "Which of the following is an example of education using the patient-centered care approach? A. "Call the doctor if there is more than 30 mL of blood on your dressing." B. "Call the doctor if there is more than 30 cc of bloody discharge on the ABD." C. "Call the doctor if there is excessive drainage from your wound." D. "Call the doctor if the blood on your dressing is bigger than a fifty cent piece." - Correct answer D. "Call the doctor if the blood on your dressing is bigger than a fifty cent piece."" "To prevent risk of SSI, AORN Guidelines recommend fingernails should be short and free of chipped nail polish. It has been demonstrated that nail polish chipping occurs on the _____________ day after application. A. eighth B. fourth C. third D. seventh - Correct answer B. fourth" "Bone wax should be immediately available for craniotomies conducted in the Fowler position because of this position's increased risk for... A. decreased blood flow to the brain B. air embolus C. deep vein thrombosis D. hypotension - Correct answer B air embolus" "The most reliable indicator of a patient's level of pain is... A. previous response to pain medication B. what the patient verbalizes C. variations in vital signs D. experience caring for patients with similar types of surgery - Correct answer B. what the patient verbalizes" "A patient who receives a score of 3 using the Glasgow Coma Scale for eye opening is able to open his/her eyes... A. if oriented to person, place, and time B. spontaneously C. in response to painful stimuli D. in response to verbal stimuli - Correct answer D. in response to verbal stimuli" "Which position puts the patient at greatest risk for development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? A. Prone B. Supine C. Trendelenburg D. Reverse Trendelenburg - Correct answer D. Reverse Trendelenburg" "When talking with the patient during teaching, using an open, relaxed sitting position is a form of _____________ communication. A. physical B. gestural C. cultural D. nonverbal - Correct answer D. nonverbal" "The top three risk factors associated with patient falls are medications, gait, and ________________. A. poor vision B. age C. a previous fall D. lack of hourly rounding - Correct answer C. a previous fall" "A patient's preoperative health assessment form indicates that he uses a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night for sleep apnea. The perioperative nurse knows to tansfer this information to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse so that the patient can be monitored more closely for signs and symptoms of... A. hypotension B. hypoglycemia C. hypoxia D. hypothermia - Correct answer C. hypoxia" "If the alimentary, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts or oropharyngeal cavity are entered under controlled conditions without significant spillage or unusual contamination, the surgical wound is classified as which of the following? A. Clean-contaminated wound B. Clean wound C. Contaminated wound D. Dirty and infected wound - Correct answer A. Clean-contaminated wound" "A reusable flexible neuroendoscope has been used for a patient who is suspected of having Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). The safest way to process this neuroendoscope post-procedure is to _______________. A. steam sterilize the instrument in a gravity displacement sterilizer at 270 degrees F (132 degrees C) for 10 minutes B. immerse the scope in 1 N NaOH for 60 minutes C. dispose of the scope D. sterilize the scope using ethylene oxide - Correct answer C. dispose of the scope" "Universal Protocol is a process to keep patients safe in surgery. Verbal confirmation is performed at three points during the perioperative period. Which of the following is identified as one of the three critical points? A. Before the RN circulator begins the surgical-site prep. B. The sign-in before induction of anesthesia C. In the recovery room after the patient leaves the operating room D. Before the scrub person initiates the closing count - Correct answer B. The sign-in before induction of anesthesia" "What is defined as a standardized process to keep patients safe in surgery? A. Perioperative Nursing Dara Set (PNDS) B. SBAR C. Universal Protocol D. Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) - Correct answer C. Universal Protocol" "The nurse should place a specimen in a container with _________________ when sending to pathology for a frozen section. A. formalin B. sterile water C. nothing D. saline - Correct answer C. nothing" "A patient involved in an explosion presents with a mediastinal shift. The perioperative nurse anticipates obtaining which of the following supplies? A. Chest drainage system B. Autologous blood salvage device C. Defibrillator D. Flexible bronchoscope to obtain tissue samples - Correct answer A. Chest drainage system" "While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the patient's right knee has been marked by the surgeon, but the patient is scheduled for a left total knee arthroplasty. What is the best action for the nurse? A. inform the preoperative nurse B. Verify with the surgeon and preoperative nurse C. Verify with the surgeon D. Call the surgeon and show him the consent - Correct answer B. Verify with the surgeon and perioperative nurse" "Which of the following is a sign of a blood transfusion reaction in the anesthetized patient? A. Hypertension B. Temperature change C. Increased intraoperative clotting D. Greatly increased urinary output or oliguria - Correct answer B. Temperature change" "Preoperative patient assessment of the use of herbs is an important function of the perioperative nurse so that... A. the appropriate health care providers can be notified of potential risk to the surgical procedure B. alternative drugs can be recommended C. the patient can be instructed on which brands are safe to use D. the patient can be reported to the local law enforcement authorities - Correct answer A. the appropriate health care providers can be notified of potential risk to the surgical procedure" "The PNDS (Perioperative Nursing Date Set) uses ______________ domain(s) to address the perioperative nursing process. A. three B. two C. one D. four - Correct answer D. four" "Level 1 trauma centers must have OR staff available... A. to stabilize the patient prior to transfer to a higher level of care B. who are also trained as flight nurses C. in-house 24/7 D. on-call for weekends and holidays - Correct answer C. in-house 24/7" "An example of a regulatory agency with the authority to fine a health care facility for not meeting laws established to protect the public is the ____________________________. A. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) C. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) D. Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) - Correct answer A. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)" "The FDA began the voluntary __________________ program to encourage physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care professionals to report adverse events and defects or problems with regulated drugs and devices. A. Medical Devices Act B. MedWatch C. DeviceWatch D. Safe Devices Act - Correct answer B. MedWatch" "Packages prepared for sterilization should be labeled and writing should be on the... A. paper side of the peel pouch B. indicator tape C. chemical indicator places inside the package D. packaging material - Correct answer B. indicator tape" "A patient ages 7-years is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at an ambulatory surgery center. During the preoperative telephone interview, the mother of the patient asks the perioperative nurse if her daughter will be able to take her favorite stuffed animal into the operating room. Which of the following is the best response based on the child's developmental level? A. "We will make sure the toy stays with your daughter until the anesthetic takes effect?" B. "Our hospital policy prevents bringing person items into the operating room" C. "Stuffed toys are prohibited because they are an infection control issue." D. "Isn't your daughter a little old to need a stuffed animal?" - Correct answer "We will make sure the toy stays with your daughter until the anesthetic takes effect" "The purpose of witnessing a surgical consent is to attest to which of the following? A. The name and address of the person signing the consent B. The signature was voluntary and not coerced C. The patient was informed about the procedure D. The patient understands the details of the surgery - Correct answer B. The signature was voluntary and not coerced" "Pneumatic tourniquet inflation pressures are determined by ________________. A. systolic blood pressure, age of the patient, and circumference of the extremity. B. systolic blood pressure, age of the patient, and length of proposed inflation time C. diastolic blood pressure, age of the patient, and length of proposed inflation time D. diastolic blood pressure, age of the patient, and circumference of the extremity - Correct answer A. systolic blood pressure, age of the patient, and circumference of the extremity" "A/an _______________________ develops a relationship with the novice orientee to assist in the acceptance and long-term growth within the department. A. expert B. mentor C. leader D. educator - Correct answer B. mentor" "Vendors present during a surgical procedure may... A. open loaner trays and products B. be a resource outside the scrub field C. scrub in and direct the team to assemble instrumentation D. scrub in and help the team assemble instrumentation - Correct answer B. be a resource outside the scrub field" "An anesthesia care provider uses stories to describe the purpose of each monitoring device to a patient aged 3 years as he prepares the child for induction. This part of an age-specific individualized plan of care addressing the child's ability to... A. understand body functions B. feel remorse C. magically think D. trust strangers - Correct answer C. magically think" "The purpose for placing a chemical indicator tape on the outside of a package is to signify that the package... A. contents have been appropriately cleaned and disinfected B. has been exposed to a sterilization process C. has passed a negative spore test D. is sterile - Correct answer B. has been exposed to a sterilization process" "Collection of postoperative data for evaluation may be collected through direct patient interview, patient evaluation response form, and... A. postoperative doctor's visit B. interdisciplinary conference of caregivers C. family phone call D. chart review - Correct answer B. interdisciplinary conference of caregivers" "During the preoperative assessment, the patient states that "donor-directed" red blood cells (RBCs) are available and should be used if a blood transfusion is necessary. Which of the following is accurate about donor-directed RBCs? A. The donated blood is tested an processed by the blood bank B. The blood contains clotting factors C. There is no need to type and crossmatch the donated units D. The recipient can avoid many transmissible disease - Correct answer A. The donated blood is tested and processed by the blood bank" "Compared with adults, infants are at increased risk for hypothermia due to ______________________. A. limited use of minimally invasive surgery techniques B. increased body surface area-to-weight ratio C. increased subcutaneous fat layers D. decreased basal metabolic rate - Correct answer B. increased body surface area-to-weight ratio" "When the OR circulator is relieved for lunch during a total hip replacement, the ensuing hand-off communication should include the procedure's progress, the family update, the implant status, and the __________________. A. preoperative patient teaching status B. count status C. status of when the anesthesiologist wants lunch relief D. status of the following procedure - Correct answer B. count status" "Using __________________ after high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes may help dry the lumen to prevent microorganisms from multiplying. A. approved enzymatic cleaner B. sterilant C. 70% to 90% ethyl alcohol D. 0.9% normal saline - Correct answer C. 70% to 90% ethyl alcohol" "A patient arrives in the operating room with a metal post impaled through is left thigh from a fall suffered at a construction site. In preparing the site for surgery, the perioperative nurse's most appropriate response is to... A. Prep the surrounding area and leave the post B. prep the post and the surrounding area C. prep the post D. Do not prep the area - Correct answer B. prep the post and the surrounding area" "Perioperative patient-centered care includes which of the following? A. Maintaining accreditation standards B. Completing 360-degree staff evaluations C. Using the nursing process and focusing on outcomes D. Using the nursing process and focusing on outcomes - Correct answer D. Using the nursing process and focusing on outcomes" "The best health care employee to clean the operative or procedural area is____________________________ A. facility environmental services personnel B. whoever is available to help turn over the room C. designated personnel D. the perioperative RN - Correct answer C. designated personnel" "When deciding what should be done for a patient, the perioperative nurse is considering what aspect of professional care? A. Physical B. Moral C. Medical D. Technical - Correct answer B. Moral" "Wound classification scores are used to determine a patient's risk of postoperative complication from infection. The wound classification scores were developed by the _________________________. A. Joint Commission (TJC) B. National Institute of Health (NIH) C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) D. Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) - Correct answer C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" "A complementary therapy that could be utilized during the perioperative period to help reduce the anxiety is _____________________. A. hemeopathic medicine B. Ayurvedic therapy C. pet therapy D. music therapy - Correct answer D. music therapy" "During the discharge medication reconciliation process, the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse educates the patient and family members to.... A. avoid using all over-the-counter (OTC) medications B. use only brand-names of medications to prevent confusions C. stop taking unessential medications to prevent medication-to-medication side effects D. use one pharmacy for filling all prescription and OTC medications - Correct answer D. use one pharmacy for filling all prescription and OTC medications" "The Joint Commission instituted the Universal Protocol to __________________. A. protect patient privacy B. eliminate wrong-site surgery C. prevent retained surgical items D. avoid medication errors - Correct answer B. eliminate wrong-site surgery" "Which of the following is a best practice related to cost containment? A. Standardize products B. Reduce inventory C. prevent retained surgical items D. avoid medication errors - Correct answer A. Standardize products" "A patient who has just received a local anesthetic block is beginning to demonstrate decreased breathing rate and depth, tremors, and muscle twitching. The nurse should suspect a/an _______________________. A. normal reaction to the local anesthesia B. toxic reaction to the local anesthesia C. series of side effects to the local anesthesia D. allergic reaction to the local anesthesia - Correct answer B. toxic reaction to the local anesthesia" "The recommended maximum cuff pressure limit for a pneumatic tourniquet applied to the lower leg is... A. 250 to 300 mmHg B. 150 to 200 mmHg C. 200 to 250 mmHg D. 300 to 350 mmHg - Correct answer A. 250 to 300 mmHg" "In infants older that 3 months, shivering from extremes of cooling generates body heat, which increases metabolic needs and causes a ____________________ increase in oxygen consumption. A. 50% to 200% B. 100% to 150% C. 500% to 550% D. 200% to 500% - Correct answer D. 200% to 500%" "Contaminated items should be transported to the decontamination area... A. after initial cleaning in a scrub sink B. together with unused sterile supplies C. in a closed container D. in a basin filled with an instrument cleaner - Correct answer D. in a closed container" "Blood salvage for autotransfusion should not be done intraoperatively if there is presence of amniotic fluid, enteric organisms, or ______________________. A. Surgicel B. Gelfoam C. Avitene D. Thrombin - Correct answer C. Avitene" "The heel bone is referred to as the _________________________. A. scaphoid B. calcaneus C. cuboid D. talus - Correct answer B. calcaneus" "Which of the following is an example of a question that demonstrates the perioperative nurse's commitment to providing ethical care? A. "Why am I providing this care for this patients?" B. "What should be done for this patient?" C. "How should I provide care to this patient?" D. "What can be done for this patient?" - Correct answer B. "What should be done for this patient?"" "When a laser is in use during a procedure, the area around the surgical site that poses potential injury is known as the ___________________. A. laser hazard zone B. laser safety zone C. injury control zone D. nominal hazard zone - Correct answer D. nominal hazard zone" "Which perioperative team member(s) is/are responsible for prevention of retained surgical items? A. Surgeon B. Scrub person C. RN circulator D. All perioperative team members - Correct answer D. All perioperative team members" "Which of the following is an effective way to prevent hypothermia in the perioperative patient? A. Warm the patient before induction of anesthesia B. Use room temperature fluids for the patient's irrigation C. Keep the patient's core body temperature above 40 degrees Celsius D. Keep the patient's core body temperature below 35 degrees Celsius - Correct answer A. Warm the patient before induction of anesthesia" "The RN circulator documents on the patient's record what was counted, _______________________, and by whom, and if the count were correct or incorrect. A. list of instruments counted B. name of surgeon and first assistant C. how many counts were performed D. type and size of needles counted - Correct answer C. how many counts were performed" "A patient is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at 1000. In response to a question related to NPO status, the patients states she had a sip of water with her usual dose of metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide at 0700. The perioperative nurse's next response is to _____________________. A. proceed with the case as scheduled B. cancel the case because the patient has not been NPO for 6 to 8 hours C. prepare for a rapid sequence induction D. cancel the case because the patient took medication prior to surgery - Correct answer A. proceed with the case as scheduled" "The primary assessment for a trauma patient uses the mnemonic? A. ABCDE B. ABCD C. ABD D. ABCDEF - Correct answer A. ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure)" "A nurse assists the anesthesiologist with placement of a spinal anesthetic. The nurse notices the physician's sterile glove brush against the OR table cover. Which of the following actions demonstrates professional conduct by the nurse? A. Notify the supervisor of the break in sterile technique B. Report the physician to the infection control supervisor for more education on sterile procedure C. Inform the physician of the break in sterile technique after the procedure is completed and observe for signs of meningitis or encephalitis D. Inform the physician of the break in sterile technique and provide new sterile gloves - Correct answer D. Inform the physician of the break in sterile technique and provide new sterile gloves" "The rights of patients as participants in research include the right of adequately informed consent, the right of freedom of risk of injury, the right of privacy, and the right to _____________________. A. qualified research personnel B. preservation of dignity C. end the study D. self-preservation - Correct answer B. preservation of dignity" "Placing sequential compression devices (SCDs) on a patient's legs preoperatively addresses which of the following risk factors for the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? A. Hypercoagulability B. Venus stasis C. Pulmonary embolism D. Vessel wall inflammation - Correct answer B. Venus stasis" "A Spanish-only speaking patient is undergoing an appendectomy. The perioperative nurse understands that the most appropriate way to assist in obtaining informed consent is to ________________________. A. use pictures because it is routine surgery B. obtain an interpreter C. discuss the surgery with a caregiver D. find a surgeon who speaks Spanish - Correct answer B. obtain an interpreter" "A/An ______________________ forcep is angled to prevent the user's hand from occluding vision in a small space. A. Debakey B. toothed C. bayonet D. adson - Correct answer C. bayonet" "Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) should only be used for __________________________. A. insufficient time to process by the preferred wrapped and container method. B. inactivation of prions on reusable instruments exposed to high-risk tissue. C. loaner instrumentation processed by another facility. D. insufficient inventory of terminally sterilized instruments. - Correct answer A. insufficient time to process by the preferred wrapped and container method." "The patient with muscoskeletal trauma arriving to the perioperative suite should receive a neurological assessment that includes observation of skin color, skin temperature, movement, sensations, pain, and _______________________ to create a baseline for all interventions. A. pupil size B. pulses C. urine output D. aphasia - Correct answer B. pulses" "Local anesthesia injected during an epidural is diffused by the ______________________. A. force of gravity B. rate of injection C. patient's baricity D. patient's position - Correct answer B. rate of injection" "While a nurse is charting in an electronic patient chart, a colleague who is not assigned to the patient walks up and begins to read some of the chart. What should the nurse do? A. Ask the colleague for a second opinion on some data present on the chart. B. Tell the colleague that the patient is a neighbor. C. Ask the colleague for help documenting. D. Tell the colleague that the patient chart is private and move from the view. - Correct answer D. Tell the colleague that the patient chart is private and move from the view." "Which of the following is an example of a program designed to introduce or demonstrate equipment, techniques, or procedures used when providing patient care within the perioperative department? A. Morning huddles B. In-service education activities C. Skill days D. Contact education unit