CNOR practice quiz Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Tested) and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
An appendectomy performed for acute, unruptured appendicitis is classified as which type of wound?
A. Class 1 (clean)
B. Class 2 (clean contaminated)
C. Class 3 (contaminated)
D. Class 4 (dirty) - Answer: C. Class 3 (contaminated)
During a laser procedure, the disposable paper drapes ignite and begin to burn. What type of
extinguisher should be used on this fire?
A. Class BC
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class ABC - Answer: D. Class ABC
Monica smith, 11 y/o, has just undergone a closed reduction of her fracture radial and ulnar bones
under general anesthesia. A plaster tubular cast is applied. What should the perioperative nurse do to
prevent complications in the immediate postoperative period?
A. Check fingers and temp and color
B Keep arm at same ht as fingertips only
C. Handle cast with fingertips only
D. Keep arm covered with blanket to promote cast drying - Answer: A. Check fingers for temperature
and color
A 49y/o firefighter with 60% second- and third- degree burns on his torso and lower extremities is
undergoing tangential excision and split thickness skin graft repair. Which nursing diagnosis is most
important to this particular patient during the intraoperative period?
A. Potential for knowledge deficit
Questions (Frequently Tested) and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
An appendectomy performed for acute, unruptured appendicitis is classified as which type of wound?
A. Class 1 (clean)
B. Class 2 (clean contaminated)
C. Class 3 (contaminated)
D. Class 4 (dirty) - Answer: C. Class 3 (contaminated)
During a laser procedure, the disposable paper drapes ignite and begin to burn. What type of
extinguisher should be used on this fire?
A. Class BC
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class ABC - Answer: D. Class ABC
Monica smith, 11 y/o, has just undergone a closed reduction of her fracture radial and ulnar bones
under general anesthesia. A plaster tubular cast is applied. What should the perioperative nurse do to
prevent complications in the immediate postoperative period?
A. Check fingers and temp and color
B Keep arm at same ht as fingertips only
C. Handle cast with fingertips only
D. Keep arm covered with blanket to promote cast drying - Answer: A. Check fingers for temperature
and color
A 49y/o firefighter with 60% second- and third- degree burns on his torso and lower extremities is
undergoing tangential excision and split thickness skin graft repair. Which nursing diagnosis is most
important to this particular patient during the intraoperative period?
A. Potential for knowledge deficit
