Question 1
During preoperative verification the nurse notes the patient has an implantable
cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The nurse ensures the device is turned off prior to the
planned procedure because the _______________________ can deprogram the device and
cause it to trigger during the procedure.
A. wavelength
B. audible length
C. electrical component
D. volume
CORRECT ANSWER
A. wavelength
Question 2
Which of the following actions demonstrates a key physical attribute of the RN circulator?
A. quickly anticipating the needs of the team
B. Using eye-hand coordination
C. Remaining calm
D. Concentrating during long procedure
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Using eye-hand coordination
Question 3
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,A patient scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative prothrombin
result of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is to:
A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite
B. inform the anesthesiologist
C. cancel the case
D. inform the surgeon
CORRECT ANSWER
A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite
Question 4
Specimens should be transferred from the sterile field to the appropriate container using
____________________ precautions.
A. droplet
B. contact
C. standard
D. universal
CORRECT ANSWER
C. standard
Question 5
The perioperative nurse can expert the wound/ostomy/continence nurse to mark the site
for the stoma for a colostomy at:
A. the patient's belt line
B. skin fold
C. a crease in the abdomen
D. the rectus muscle
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D. the rectus muscle
Question 6
What is the shelf life of red blood cells when refrigerated?
A. 40 days
B. 46 days
C. 42 days
D. 44 days
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 42 days
Question 7
During a postoperative follow-up phone call, a patient recovering from a right lumpectomy
states that she is experiencing numbness to the ring (fourth) and little (fifth) fingers of her
right hand. The perioperative nurse suspects possible damage to the:
A. median nerve
B. radial nerve
C. axillary nerve
D. ulnar nerve
CORRECT ANSWER
D. ulnar nerve
Question 8
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, The time between traumatic injury and effective treatment that directly influences patient
outcomes is referred to as the:
A. hour of decision
B. transitional hour
C. golden hour
D. trauma hour
CORRECT ANSWER
C. golden hour
Question 9
Most medication errors in pediatric care occur because this patient population varies
dramatically in:
A. height
B. age
C. allergic reactions
D. weight
CORRECT ANSWER
D. weight
Question 10
Solutions used for manually cleaning flexible endoscopes should be discarded...
A. after they become cloudy
B. after there are visible particulates
C. at the end of the shift
D. after every use
CORRECT ANSWER
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During preoperative verification the nurse notes the patient has an implantable
cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The nurse ensures the device is turned off prior to the
planned procedure because the _______________________ can deprogram the device and
cause it to trigger during the procedure.
A. wavelength
B. audible length
C. electrical component
D. volume
CORRECT ANSWER
A. wavelength
Question 2
Which of the following actions demonstrates a key physical attribute of the RN circulator?
A. quickly anticipating the needs of the team
B. Using eye-hand coordination
C. Remaining calm
D. Concentrating during long procedure
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Using eye-hand coordination
Question 3
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,A patient scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative prothrombin
result of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is to:
A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite
B. inform the anesthesiologist
C. cancel the case
D. inform the surgeon
CORRECT ANSWER
A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite
Question 4
Specimens should be transferred from the sterile field to the appropriate container using
____________________ precautions.
A. droplet
B. contact
C. standard
D. universal
CORRECT ANSWER
C. standard
Question 5
The perioperative nurse can expert the wound/ostomy/continence nurse to mark the site
for the stoma for a colostomy at:
A. the patient's belt line
B. skin fold
C. a crease in the abdomen
D. the rectus muscle
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,CORRECT ANSWER
D. the rectus muscle
Question 6
What is the shelf life of red blood cells when refrigerated?
A. 40 days
B. 46 days
C. 42 days
D. 44 days
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 42 days
Question 7
During a postoperative follow-up phone call, a patient recovering from a right lumpectomy
states that she is experiencing numbness to the ring (fourth) and little (fifth) fingers of her
right hand. The perioperative nurse suspects possible damage to the:
A. median nerve
B. radial nerve
C. axillary nerve
D. ulnar nerve
CORRECT ANSWER
D. ulnar nerve
Question 8
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, The time between traumatic injury and effective treatment that directly influences patient
outcomes is referred to as the:
A. hour of decision
B. transitional hour
C. golden hour
D. trauma hour
CORRECT ANSWER
C. golden hour
Question 9
Most medication errors in pediatric care occur because this patient population varies
dramatically in:
A. height
B. age
C. allergic reactions
D. weight
CORRECT ANSWER
D. weight
Question 10
Solutions used for manually cleaning flexible endoscopes should be discarded...
A. after they become cloudy
B. after there are visible particulates
C. at the end of the shift
D. after every use
CORRECT ANSWER
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