2024-2025 NIFA PERIOPERATIVE
QUIZ 2 EXAM 50 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% TOP
SCORE
1. It is important for the RNFA to be aware of a potential ESU safety
hazard when assisting with endoscopic surgery. Choose from the
following a potential safety hazard.
Select one:
A. Battery powered ESU device with limited power
remaining
b. Insulation failure
c. Lack of ESU pad application
d. AEM use: Insulation failure
2. Ketamine is a short-acting induction and IV or IM maintenance agent
that allows patients to maintain their airways. It is a suitable agent to use
with small children and burn patients. Which of the following would be a
concern with large doses of Ketamine?
Select one:
a. Prolonged duration
,b. Thrombocytopenia
c. Respiratory depression
d. Myotonic movements: Respiratory Depression
3. A reverse cutting needle is preferred for ___________suturing.
Select one:
a. Cutaneous
b. Ophthalmic
c. Microsurgical
d. Plastics: Cutaneous
4. During the process of performing the spinal, the anesthesia provider
inadvertently inserted the spinal needle into the subarachnoid space, not
noticing the error until the entire syringe of lidocaine was emptied into the
patient. The patient immediately experienced rapid onset of hypotension,
bradycardia, and apnea. The resulting condition is called _______ and
now must be managed with ________.
Select one:
a. Total subarachnoid syndrome; mechanical ventilation
b. Hypotensive apnea episode; tracheostomy and humidified positive.
End-ex-piratory pressure (PEEP)
c. Cardiogenic shock; ACLS protocol
d. Total spinal anesthesia; general endotracheal anesthesia: total spinal
anesthesia; general endotracheal anesthesia
5. Postoperative hypothermia is defined as a temperature less
than: Select one: a. 98.6
b. 96.8
, c. 97.6
d. 97.2: 96.8
6. The new general surgery fellow placed the three trocar ports for the
laparoscopic appendectomy. The procedure was completed without
incident; however, on postoperative day 1, the patient demonstrated signs
and symptoms of sepsis. What might have been the unusual occurrence
that could have resulted in patient sepsis?
Select one:
a. Unrecognized appendiceal rupture.
b. Significant break in sterile technique.
c. Inadvertent trocar puncture through the bowel on insertion.
d. Recent H1N1 outbreak on the surgery unit at the hospital.: Inadvertent
trocar puncture through the bowel on insertion.
7. The most accurate method for routine post-operative temperature
monitoring is via: Select one:
a. Tympanic membrane
b. Distal esophagus
c. Nasopharynx
d. Oral: Oral
8. Due to the BMI of the patient, the case you are participating in was
converted to open laparotomy. Your surgeon is uncertain as to which self-
retaining retractor is available within the facility. From the following,
which is an appropriate suggestion?
Select one:
a. Large wide Deavers
QUIZ 2 EXAM 50 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% TOP
SCORE
1. It is important for the RNFA to be aware of a potential ESU safety
hazard when assisting with endoscopic surgery. Choose from the
following a potential safety hazard.
Select one:
A. Battery powered ESU device with limited power
remaining
b. Insulation failure
c. Lack of ESU pad application
d. AEM use: Insulation failure
2. Ketamine is a short-acting induction and IV or IM maintenance agent
that allows patients to maintain their airways. It is a suitable agent to use
with small children and burn patients. Which of the following would be a
concern with large doses of Ketamine?
Select one:
a. Prolonged duration
,b. Thrombocytopenia
c. Respiratory depression
d. Myotonic movements: Respiratory Depression
3. A reverse cutting needle is preferred for ___________suturing.
Select one:
a. Cutaneous
b. Ophthalmic
c. Microsurgical
d. Plastics: Cutaneous
4. During the process of performing the spinal, the anesthesia provider
inadvertently inserted the spinal needle into the subarachnoid space, not
noticing the error until the entire syringe of lidocaine was emptied into the
patient. The patient immediately experienced rapid onset of hypotension,
bradycardia, and apnea. The resulting condition is called _______ and
now must be managed with ________.
Select one:
a. Total subarachnoid syndrome; mechanical ventilation
b. Hypotensive apnea episode; tracheostomy and humidified positive.
End-ex-piratory pressure (PEEP)
c. Cardiogenic shock; ACLS protocol
d. Total spinal anesthesia; general endotracheal anesthesia: total spinal
anesthesia; general endotracheal anesthesia
5. Postoperative hypothermia is defined as a temperature less
than: Select one: a. 98.6
b. 96.8
, c. 97.6
d. 97.2: 96.8
6. The new general surgery fellow placed the three trocar ports for the
laparoscopic appendectomy. The procedure was completed without
incident; however, on postoperative day 1, the patient demonstrated signs
and symptoms of sepsis. What might have been the unusual occurrence
that could have resulted in patient sepsis?
Select one:
a. Unrecognized appendiceal rupture.
b. Significant break in sterile technique.
c. Inadvertent trocar puncture through the bowel on insertion.
d. Recent H1N1 outbreak on the surgery unit at the hospital.: Inadvertent
trocar puncture through the bowel on insertion.
7. The most accurate method for routine post-operative temperature
monitoring is via: Select one:
a. Tympanic membrane
b. Distal esophagus
c. Nasopharynx
d. Oral: Oral
8. Due to the BMI of the patient, the case you are participating in was
converted to open laparotomy. Your surgeon is uncertain as to which self-
retaining retractor is available within the facility. From the following,
which is an appropriate suggestion?
Select one:
a. Large wide Deavers
