CNOR NEWEST VERSION EXAM QUESTIONS ACTUAL 2024-2026
EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
During the preoperative assessment, the pt states that "donor-
directed" RBCs are available and should be sued if a blood transfusion is
necessary. Which of the following is accurate about donor directed
RBCs? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔donated blood is tested and processed
by the blood bank
What is the physiological change associated w/ the normal aging
process in geriatric pt? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔increased vascular
resistance
during the preoperative assessment, the perioperative nurse notes on
the history & physical that the pt has an entrapped median nerve on
the volar surface of the wrist secondary to her work as an IT specialist.
The nurse will set up for which of the following procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔carpal tunnel repair
which of the following pt is at increased risk of inadvertent
hypothermia? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔82 year old undergoing
colectomy
pt is admitted from a long term facility with a fractured hip. The pt has
a " do not resuscitate" (DNR) order in his medical record. The
perioperative nurse's next action is to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ensure
that the pt, anesthesia care provider & surgeon have an opportunity to
discuss options and answer questions
,It is the responsibility of the _____ to obtain informed consent for a
proposed surgical procedure - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔practitioner
performing the procedure
a form of standardized language in the perioperative setting is
reinforced by the use of which documentation format? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔PNDS
Pneumatic tourniquet inflation pressures are determined by - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔systolic BP, age of pt, & circumference of extremity
placing sequential compression devices ( SCDs) on a pt legs
preoperatively addresses which of the following risk factors for the
development of deep vain thrombosis (DVT)? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
venous stasis
a pt is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at 1000. In
response to a question related to NPO status, the pt states she had a
sip of water with her usual dose of metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide at
0700. The perioperative nurse's next response is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔proceed with the case as scheduled
bone wax should be immediately available for craniotomies conducted
in the Fowler position because of this position's increased risk for: -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔air embolus
for a pt with a history of serum cholinesterase deficiency, which of the
following anesthetic agents should be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER✔
✔succinylcholin
the perioperative registered nurse is caring for a developmentally
delayed male pt aged 46 years whose cognitive level is comparable to a
,child aged 9 years.Which of the following is the most appropriate pain
assessment tool? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔using a FACES pain rating
scale
Pt with a possible injury within the cranium should not be placed in a
____ position unless absolutely necessary - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
Trendelenburg
Which of the following is an example of education using the pt
centered care approach? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔call the dr if the
blood on your dressing is bigger than a fifty cent piece
greatest risk for transmitting the HIV virus is through exposure -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔to infected blood or body fluids via a large bore
hollow needle
which of the following complementary therapies may provide relief for
postoperative nausea & vomiting? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔peppermint
aromatherapy
the major benefit of using the Perioperative Nursing Data set (PNDS) is
its - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ability to document pt care that is unique to
perioperative nursing
pt preoperative health assessment form indicates that he uses a
continuous positive airway pressuse (CPCP) machine at night for sleep
apnea. The perioperative nurse knows to transfer this information to
the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse so that the pt can be
monitored more closely for signs & symptoms of : - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔hypoxia
, administration of the preoperative prophylactic antibiotic is the
responsibility of - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a designated perioperative
health care provider
compared to adults, infants are at increased risk for hypothermia due
to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔increased body surface area to weight ratio
accountability for surgical counts is a professional responsibility that
rests primarily on the - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔scrub person & RN
circulator
PNDS uses ____ domains to address the perioperative nursing process -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4
the nurse should place a specimen in a container with ___ when
sending to pathology for a frozen section - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
Nothing
specimens should be transferred from the sterile field to the
appropriate container using ___ precautions - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
standard
34 year old female pt with a diagnosis of breast cancer is scheduled for
a R breast mastectomy. When performing the surgical skin prep, the
nurse - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔uses a no touch technique during
prepping
if the alimentary, respiratory & genitourinary tracts or oropharyngeal
cavity are entered under controlled conditions without significant
spillage or unusual contamination, the surgical wound is classified as
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔clean contaminated
wound
EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
During the preoperative assessment, the pt states that "donor-
directed" RBCs are available and should be sued if a blood transfusion is
necessary. Which of the following is accurate about donor directed
RBCs? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔donated blood is tested and processed
by the blood bank
What is the physiological change associated w/ the normal aging
process in geriatric pt? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔increased vascular
resistance
during the preoperative assessment, the perioperative nurse notes on
the history & physical that the pt has an entrapped median nerve on
the volar surface of the wrist secondary to her work as an IT specialist.
The nurse will set up for which of the following procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔carpal tunnel repair
which of the following pt is at increased risk of inadvertent
hypothermia? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔82 year old undergoing
colectomy
pt is admitted from a long term facility with a fractured hip. The pt has
a " do not resuscitate" (DNR) order in his medical record. The
perioperative nurse's next action is to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ensure
that the pt, anesthesia care provider & surgeon have an opportunity to
discuss options and answer questions
,It is the responsibility of the _____ to obtain informed consent for a
proposed surgical procedure - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔practitioner
performing the procedure
a form of standardized language in the perioperative setting is
reinforced by the use of which documentation format? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔PNDS
Pneumatic tourniquet inflation pressures are determined by - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔systolic BP, age of pt, & circumference of extremity
placing sequential compression devices ( SCDs) on a pt legs
preoperatively addresses which of the following risk factors for the
development of deep vain thrombosis (DVT)? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
venous stasis
a pt is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at 1000. In
response to a question related to NPO status, the pt states she had a
sip of water with her usual dose of metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide at
0700. The perioperative nurse's next response is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔proceed with the case as scheduled
bone wax should be immediately available for craniotomies conducted
in the Fowler position because of this position's increased risk for: -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔air embolus
for a pt with a history of serum cholinesterase deficiency, which of the
following anesthetic agents should be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER✔
✔succinylcholin
the perioperative registered nurse is caring for a developmentally
delayed male pt aged 46 years whose cognitive level is comparable to a
,child aged 9 years.Which of the following is the most appropriate pain
assessment tool? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔using a FACES pain rating
scale
Pt with a possible injury within the cranium should not be placed in a
____ position unless absolutely necessary - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
Trendelenburg
Which of the following is an example of education using the pt
centered care approach? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔call the dr if the
blood on your dressing is bigger than a fifty cent piece
greatest risk for transmitting the HIV virus is through exposure -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔to infected blood or body fluids via a large bore
hollow needle
which of the following complementary therapies may provide relief for
postoperative nausea & vomiting? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔peppermint
aromatherapy
the major benefit of using the Perioperative Nursing Data set (PNDS) is
its - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ability to document pt care that is unique to
perioperative nursing
pt preoperative health assessment form indicates that he uses a
continuous positive airway pressuse (CPCP) machine at night for sleep
apnea. The perioperative nurse knows to transfer this information to
the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse so that the pt can be
monitored more closely for signs & symptoms of : - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔hypoxia
, administration of the preoperative prophylactic antibiotic is the
responsibility of - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a designated perioperative
health care provider
compared to adults, infants are at increased risk for hypothermia due
to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔increased body surface area to weight ratio
accountability for surgical counts is a professional responsibility that
rests primarily on the - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔scrub person & RN
circulator
PNDS uses ____ domains to address the perioperative nursing process -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4
the nurse should place a specimen in a container with ___ when
sending to pathology for a frozen section - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
Nothing
specimens should be transferred from the sterile field to the
appropriate container using ___ precautions - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
standard
34 year old female pt with a diagnosis of breast cancer is scheduled for
a R breast mastectomy. When performing the surgical skin prep, the
nurse - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔uses a no touch technique during
prepping
if the alimentary, respiratory & genitourinary tracts or oropharyngeal
cavity are entered under controlled conditions without significant
spillage or unusual contamination, the surgical wound is classified as
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔clean contaminated
wound
