NIFA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
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
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,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
patient right regarding consent - CORRECT ANSWER-right to informed consent
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protected by copyright law
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
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
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
,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
patient right regarding consent - CORRECT ANSWER-right to informed consent
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
