NIFA FINAL EXAM questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
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
patient right regarding consent
- correct answer right to informed consent
2026\2027 A+ Grade
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
patient right regarding consent
- correct answer right to informed consent
