NIFA PERIOPERATIVE FINAL EXAM PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the
pulse ox reading?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertension
C. Vasoconstriction
D. Hypovolemia. Answer: B. Hypertension
Alexanders 15th P132
◉ Skin injuries related to shearing occur most commonly as a result of
which of the following positions?
A. Trendelenburg
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Lithotomy. Answer: A. Trendelenburg
Alexanders 15th P165
◉ A basic anesthesia monitoring device that is used during general
anesthesia to confirm successful endotracheal tube placement and
determine the presence of gas exchange is the:
, A. Pulse oximetry device
B. Stethoscope
C. Capnometer/end-tidal CO2 monitor
D. Post-intubation arterial blood gas. Answer: C. Capnometer/
◉ The immature blood-brain barrier and decreased protein binding in
infants increase their sensitivity to which group of medications?
A. anticholinergics, parasympathetics
B. Antidysrhythmic agents
C. Opioids and hypnotics
D. Adrenerics. Answer: C. Opioids and hypnotics
Alexander 15th p1009
◉ Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for
correct diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient.
Select the response that best reflects correct specimen care and handling.
A. Label consecutive specimens
B. Send all specimens to the lab together as one pickup, including the
frozen sections
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
D. Neutralize formalin/formaldehyde spills with glycerin and call the
hazmat team.. Answer: C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in
formalin
Alexander 15th p32
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the
pulse ox reading?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertension
C. Vasoconstriction
D. Hypovolemia. Answer: B. Hypertension
Alexanders 15th P132
◉ Skin injuries related to shearing occur most commonly as a result of
which of the following positions?
A. Trendelenburg
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Lithotomy. Answer: A. Trendelenburg
Alexanders 15th P165
◉ A basic anesthesia monitoring device that is used during general
anesthesia to confirm successful endotracheal tube placement and
determine the presence of gas exchange is the:
, A. Pulse oximetry device
B. Stethoscope
C. Capnometer/end-tidal CO2 monitor
D. Post-intubation arterial blood gas. Answer: C. Capnometer/
◉ The immature blood-brain barrier and decreased protein binding in
infants increase their sensitivity to which group of medications?
A. anticholinergics, parasympathetics
B. Antidysrhythmic agents
C. Opioids and hypnotics
D. Adrenerics. Answer: C. Opioids and hypnotics
Alexander 15th p1009
◉ Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for
correct diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient.
Select the response that best reflects correct specimen care and handling.
A. Label consecutive specimens
B. Send all specimens to the lab together as one pickup, including the
frozen sections
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
D. Neutralize formalin/formaldehyde spills with glycerin and call the
hazmat team.. Answer: C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in
formalin
Alexander 15th p32
