RNFA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SET A+
the scalp? - ✔✔Subgaleal space
✔✔The diagnostic test that is performed to differentiate between acute and chronic
thrombosis is known as: - ✔✔Ascending venography
✔✔In several studies, it was determined that the risk of contamination and subsequent
infection to the wearer can be reduced by wearing two pairs of sterile surgical gloves, as
opposed to wearing one pair. Select the correct statement that refers to double gloving
in terms of a best practice. - ✔✔The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
endorses double gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures.
✔✔In the past, MH mortality ranged up to 80%, but the immediate infusion of dantrolene
(Dantrium) and proper treatment have reduced the death rate to about 7%. What is
dantrolene's mechanism of action that reverses the hypermetabolic state and crisis? -
✔✔it is a skeletal muscle relaxant
✔✔To protect the forearms, hands, and clothing from contacting bacteria on the outside
of the used gown and gloves, members of the scrubbed surgical team should use the
following procedure to remove soiled gowns and gloves. Which choice lists the
appropriate first 3 steps in the removal of the sterile gown? - ✔✔Wipe gloves clean,
untie side gown closure, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
✔✔Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, multifaceted syndrome with an increased
incidence in individuals with central core diseases such as: - ✔✔congenital myopathies
✔✔Somatosensory evoked potential (SEP) monitoring is most often employed during
which type of surgical procedure? - ✔✔posterior spinal fusion
✔✔One source of catgut is _____. - ✔✔Small intestines of sheep
, ✔✔Jacob Sutzkever, a 62-year-old man, had surgery 6 days ago for a ruptured
diverticulum. What was the wound classification at the time of his emergency surgery? -
✔✔Clean/contaminated wound, classification II
✔✔What kind of needle would be used on the skin? - ✔✔Reverse Cutting
✔✔Umbilical hernias occur in adults as a result of a defect in the: - ✔✔Linea alba
✔✔The ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as: -
✔✔pliability
✔✔The name of the fascia that separates the anterior rectum from the vagina in
females is called the: - ✔✔Rectovaginal fascia
✔✔The manufacturing process of permanently connecting the suture thread to the
needle is known as: - ✔✔swaged
✔✔Terminal cleaning and disinfection of the operating room should be done _____. -
✔✔after each procedure
✔✔Identify the primary substance that composes a layer of the epidermis, is
responsible for hardening nails and hair, and protects the body from fluid loss and
invasion by pathogens. - ✔✔Keratin
✔✔Sandra Williams was presented with the prepared informed consent form during the
discussion with her surgeon concerning her scheduled vaginal-assisted laparoscopic
hysterectomy. She demonstrated and verbalized that she understood all of the tenets of
the procedure, risks, expected outcome, complications, and procedural process. Before
she signed the consent form, she informed the surgeon that she did not want any
medical students or surgical residents performing any parts of the procedure other than
assisting and did not want any photographs of her body taken. The surgeon agreed and
she crossed out those portions of the form and initialed them before she signed. Sandy
was exercising her: - ✔✔right to informed consent
✔✔Allergic reactions to latex range from skin disease to asthma and anaphylaxis that
can result in chronic illness, disability, career loss, hardship, and death. What types of
signs and symptoms would be indicative of an allergic contact dermatitis response to
contact with natural rubber latex? - ✔✔Pruritus, edema, erythema, and vesicles that
develop 6 to 48 hours after exposure
✔✔Postoperative hypothermia is defined as a temperature less than: - ✔✔96.8
✔✔Sources of radiation exposure in the OR include: - ✔✔C-arm fluoroscopy
the scalp? - ✔✔Subgaleal space
✔✔The diagnostic test that is performed to differentiate between acute and chronic
thrombosis is known as: - ✔✔Ascending venography
✔✔In several studies, it was determined that the risk of contamination and subsequent
infection to the wearer can be reduced by wearing two pairs of sterile surgical gloves, as
opposed to wearing one pair. Select the correct statement that refers to double gloving
in terms of a best practice. - ✔✔The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
endorses double gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures.
✔✔In the past, MH mortality ranged up to 80%, but the immediate infusion of dantrolene
(Dantrium) and proper treatment have reduced the death rate to about 7%. What is
dantrolene's mechanism of action that reverses the hypermetabolic state and crisis? -
✔✔it is a skeletal muscle relaxant
✔✔To protect the forearms, hands, and clothing from contacting bacteria on the outside
of the used gown and gloves, members of the scrubbed surgical team should use the
following procedure to remove soiled gowns and gloves. Which choice lists the
appropriate first 3 steps in the removal of the sterile gown? - ✔✔Wipe gloves clean,
untie side gown closure, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
✔✔Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, multifaceted syndrome with an increased
incidence in individuals with central core diseases such as: - ✔✔congenital myopathies
✔✔Somatosensory evoked potential (SEP) monitoring is most often employed during
which type of surgical procedure? - ✔✔posterior spinal fusion
✔✔One source of catgut is _____. - ✔✔Small intestines of sheep
, ✔✔Jacob Sutzkever, a 62-year-old man, had surgery 6 days ago for a ruptured
diverticulum. What was the wound classification at the time of his emergency surgery? -
✔✔Clean/contaminated wound, classification II
✔✔What kind of needle would be used on the skin? - ✔✔Reverse Cutting
✔✔Umbilical hernias occur in adults as a result of a defect in the: - ✔✔Linea alba
✔✔The ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as: -
✔✔pliability
✔✔The name of the fascia that separates the anterior rectum from the vagina in
females is called the: - ✔✔Rectovaginal fascia
✔✔The manufacturing process of permanently connecting the suture thread to the
needle is known as: - ✔✔swaged
✔✔Terminal cleaning and disinfection of the operating room should be done _____. -
✔✔after each procedure
✔✔Identify the primary substance that composes a layer of the epidermis, is
responsible for hardening nails and hair, and protects the body from fluid loss and
invasion by pathogens. - ✔✔Keratin
✔✔Sandra Williams was presented with the prepared informed consent form during the
discussion with her surgeon concerning her scheduled vaginal-assisted laparoscopic
hysterectomy. She demonstrated and verbalized that she understood all of the tenets of
the procedure, risks, expected outcome, complications, and procedural process. Before
she signed the consent form, she informed the surgeon that she did not want any
medical students or surgical residents performing any parts of the procedure other than
assisting and did not want any photographs of her body taken. The surgeon agreed and
she crossed out those portions of the form and initialed them before she signed. Sandy
was exercising her: - ✔✔right to informed consent
✔✔Allergic reactions to latex range from skin disease to asthma and anaphylaxis that
can result in chronic illness, disability, career loss, hardship, and death. What types of
signs and symptoms would be indicative of an allergic contact dermatitis response to
contact with natural rubber latex? - ✔✔Pruritus, edema, erythema, and vesicles that
develop 6 to 48 hours after exposure
✔✔Postoperative hypothermia is defined as a temperature less than: - ✔✔96.8
✔✔Sources of radiation exposure in the OR include: - ✔✔C-arm fluoroscopy
