NIFA Exam Study Guide:
Questions and Verified Answers.
Latest 2026 Update
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom -
CORRECT ANSWER metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent -
CORRECT ANSWER ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - CORRECT
ANSWER upper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized
fasciculations - CORRECT ANSWER succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible - CORRECT ANSWER ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - CORRECT ANSWER mayfield head
positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - CORRECT
ANSWER swaged
overpressurization can lead to - CORRECT ANSWER hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - CORRECT ANSWER lidocaine
,double gloving - CORRECT ANSWER the american college of
surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily
aroused from sleep - CORRECT ANSWER moderate
sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - CORRECT
ANSWER JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control -
CORRECT ANSWER tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - CORRECT
ANSWER 3 week old neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - CORRECT ANSWER
vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - CORRECT
ANSWER hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - CORRECT ANSWER at completion of
the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position -
CORRECT ANSWER compression of abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and
invasion of pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - CORRECT ANSWER closed
gloving can only be used for initial gloving
,what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history -
CORRECT ANSWER cricoid pressure during
induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among
surgical techs and nurses - CORRECT ANSWER the cumulative effect of
repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - CORRECT ANSWER puritis,
edema, erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler -
CORRECT ANSWER true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety -
CORRECT ANSWER use of an OR bed to
accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - CORRECT ANSWER
passing sharp items using neutral / hands free techniques
instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - CORRECT ANSWER bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - CORRECT ANSWER 1
year
physical characteristic of suture - CORRECT ANSWER knot
strength
, appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - CORRECT ANSWER wipe gloves clean,
untie side of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - CORRECT
ANSWER institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to
sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER inadvertent trocar
puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - CORRECT ANSWER FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - CORRECT ANSWER C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - CORRECT
ANSWER pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - CORRECT ANSWER memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - CORRECT ANSWER replacing or tagging
sponges and laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position -
CORRECT ANSWER trendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to
- CORRECT ANSWER instrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic
reaction to latex - CORRECT ANSWER use powder free
gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens
Questions and Verified Answers.
Latest 2026 Update
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom -
CORRECT ANSWER metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent -
CORRECT ANSWER ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - CORRECT
ANSWER upper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized
fasciculations - CORRECT ANSWER succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible - CORRECT ANSWER ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - CORRECT ANSWER mayfield head
positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - CORRECT
ANSWER swaged
overpressurization can lead to - CORRECT ANSWER hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - CORRECT ANSWER lidocaine
,double gloving - CORRECT ANSWER the american college of
surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily
aroused from sleep - CORRECT ANSWER moderate
sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - CORRECT
ANSWER JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control -
CORRECT ANSWER tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - CORRECT
ANSWER 3 week old neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - CORRECT ANSWER
vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - CORRECT
ANSWER hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - CORRECT ANSWER at completion of
the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position -
CORRECT ANSWER compression of abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and
invasion of pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - CORRECT ANSWER closed
gloving can only be used for initial gloving
,what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history -
CORRECT ANSWER cricoid pressure during
induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among
surgical techs and nurses - CORRECT ANSWER the cumulative effect of
repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - CORRECT ANSWER puritis,
edema, erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler -
CORRECT ANSWER true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety -
CORRECT ANSWER use of an OR bed to
accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - CORRECT ANSWER
passing sharp items using neutral / hands free techniques
instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - CORRECT ANSWER bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - CORRECT ANSWER 1
year
physical characteristic of suture - CORRECT ANSWER knot
strength
, appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - CORRECT ANSWER wipe gloves clean,
untie side of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - CORRECT
ANSWER institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to
sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER inadvertent trocar
puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - CORRECT ANSWER FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - CORRECT ANSWER C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - CORRECT
ANSWER pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - CORRECT ANSWER memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - CORRECT ANSWER replacing or tagging
sponges and laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position -
CORRECT ANSWER trendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to
- CORRECT ANSWER instrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic
reaction to latex - CORRECT ANSWER use powder free
gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens
