Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)EXAM 2023 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

Hesselbach's triangle The region between the rectus abdominus muscle, the inguinal ligament and medial to the inferior epigastric artery. Direct Hernia Which type of Hernia occurs inside Hesselbachs Triangle Indirect Hernia Peritoneal sac containing intestines protrudes through the internal inguinal ring and passes down the inguinal canal outside of Hesselbachs triangle indicates what? Seek medical attention if: bleeding from the incision wound dehiscence fever pain, edema, erythema, warmth , purulent drainage, foul odor from incision, abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, and separation of wound edges After care instructions for hernia surgery Hernia reoccurance What is indicative of firm, tender, globular, irreducible swelling in the groin or abdomen? Allen Stirrups What piece of equipment helps with supporting the legs while in lithotomy position giving access to the perineal and rectal area? Aspirin What inhibits platelet aggregation? Allens Test Test during assessment used to determine arterial blood flow to the hands? Hyperresonance Sound which occurs because of over inflation of the lung(as in emphysema or pneumothorax)? In order: Inspection Auscultation Palpation Percussion Assessment of the abdomen includes? Serratus anterior nerve thoracodorsal nerve While doing an axillary dissection be aware of? To create enough space to prevent compression of vessels and nerves in the brachial plexus Why is an axillary roll used during lateral positioning? Common Peroneal Nerve Distal fibula What are you protecting by placing padding at the lateral aspect to the bottom knee and ankle? Palm up, To protect ulnar nerve During lateral positioning what position is the lower arm in and why? Pin prick to pinky (3rd,4th,5th fingers affected with ulnar nerve injury) Used to diagnose injury to ulnar nerve Monofilament What type of suture is used in vascular procedures? 11-13.5 seconds Normal PT 0.8-1.1 Normal INR