CNOR (CERTIFIED NURSE OPERATING ROOM) CERTIFICATION EXAM TEST
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A nurse is encouraging a post-operative patient to cough and
take deep breaths. This nursing action is due to the
understanding by the nurse that retaining of pulmonary
secretions can lead to: - --ANSWER---Pneumonia
A patient with severe burns is scheduled for surgery for an
allograft of right leg. What must be considered as the post-
operative plan of care for this patient? - --ANSWER---
Immobilize and elevate the right leg
A nurse works in a community that has recently experienced a
hurricane. The nurse tries to find housing and counsels for those
in need. Which level of prevention does the nurse represent? - --
ANSWER---Tertiary level
When caring for a patient posted for surgery, the nurse finds that
the patient is not able to sign the consent form due to narcotic
analgesic administration. Who should sign the consent instead of
the patient? - --ANSWER---One family member can sign with
two witnesses signatures.
When a nurse from a surgical unit is floated to the general unit,
which of the following patients must be assigned to him/her? - --
ANSWER---Emergency appendectomy
,An 88-year-old woman is posted for surgery. Which of the
following consent processes needs to be followed by a nurse in
this case? - --ANSWER---Provide adequate time for the patient
to process the information and sign.
A hurricane warning was issued and the nurses of a hospital
were asked to open a shelter. Which of the following would the
nurses encourage the public to bring to the shelter? - --
ANSWER---Medications and medical records.
A nurse is caring for a patient with radical neck dissection. The
endotracheal tube was removed a few minutes ago. When
observing which of the following must the nurse call the
physician? - --ANSWER---Stridor
A nurse is caring for a patient who is posted for surgery. Which
of the following would make the nurse suspect that the patient is
in cardiogenic shock? - --ANSWER---Muffled heart sounds
A nurse is caring for a patient with burn in knee. The patient has
undergone auto-graft and grafting to burn site. Which of the
following order prescribed is appropriate for this patient? - --
ANSWER---Immobilization of the affected knee
when does the preoperative phase begin? - --ANSWER---begins
when the decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made
and ends with the transfer of the patient onto the operating room
(OR) bed
,when does the intraoperative phase begin? - --ANSWER---
begins when the patient is transferred onto the OR bed and ends
with admission to the PACU
when does the postoperative phase begin? - --ANSWER---
begins with the admission of the patient to the PACU and ends
with a follow-up evaluation in the clinical setting or home
what is a diagnostic surgery? - --ANSWER---focuses on
removing a sample of tissue
what is curative surgery? - --ANSWER---removing an entire
tumor
what is reparative surgery? - --ANSWER---restore tissue to as
close to original state
what is cosmetic surgery? - --ANSWER---for appearance
what is palliative surgery? - --ANSWER---relieving or
preventing pain/suffering
what is emergent surgery? - --ANSWER---patient requires
immediate attention; disorder may be life threatening; without
delay
what is urgent surgery? - --ANSWER---patient requires prompt
attention within 24-30 hours
what is required surgery? - --ANSWER---patient needs to have
surgery; plan within a few weeks or months
, what is elective surgery? - --ANSWER---patient should have
surgery; failure to have surgery not catastrophic
what is optional surgery? - --ANSWER---decision rests with
patient; personal preference
what is informed consent? - --ANSWER---the patient's
autonomous decision about whether to undergo a surgical
procedure; voluntary and written informed consent from the
patient is necessary before nonemergent surgery can be
performed to protect the patient from unsanctioned surgery;
voluntary, adequate disclosure, in writing, before any
psychoactive pre-meds
what should informed consent include? - --ANSWER---
explanation of procedure/risks, description of
benefits/alternatives, statement informing patient if protocol
differs from customary procedure
what is voluntary consent? - --ANSWER---valid consent must
be freely given, without coercion; consent must be obtained by
physician; patient's signature must be witnessed by professional
staff member; patient must be at least 18 years old or an
emancipated minor
what is the only thing that can over write consent? - --
ANSWER---a true medical emergency
who is considered an incompetent patient? - --ANSWER---
individual who is not autonomous; cannot give or withhold
BANK 2024/2025 | ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING AND FREQUENTLY
TESTED EXAM VERSIONS WITH A STUDY GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR A
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
A nurse is encouraging a post-operative patient to cough and
take deep breaths. This nursing action is due to the
understanding by the nurse that retaining of pulmonary
secretions can lead to: - --ANSWER---Pneumonia
A patient with severe burns is scheduled for surgery for an
allograft of right leg. What must be considered as the post-
operative plan of care for this patient? - --ANSWER---
Immobilize and elevate the right leg
A nurse works in a community that has recently experienced a
hurricane. The nurse tries to find housing and counsels for those
in need. Which level of prevention does the nurse represent? - --
ANSWER---Tertiary level
When caring for a patient posted for surgery, the nurse finds that
the patient is not able to sign the consent form due to narcotic
analgesic administration. Who should sign the consent instead of
the patient? - --ANSWER---One family member can sign with
two witnesses signatures.
When a nurse from a surgical unit is floated to the general unit,
which of the following patients must be assigned to him/her? - --
ANSWER---Emergency appendectomy
,An 88-year-old woman is posted for surgery. Which of the
following consent processes needs to be followed by a nurse in
this case? - --ANSWER---Provide adequate time for the patient
to process the information and sign.
A hurricane warning was issued and the nurses of a hospital
were asked to open a shelter. Which of the following would the
nurses encourage the public to bring to the shelter? - --
ANSWER---Medications and medical records.
A nurse is caring for a patient with radical neck dissection. The
endotracheal tube was removed a few minutes ago. When
observing which of the following must the nurse call the
physician? - --ANSWER---Stridor
A nurse is caring for a patient who is posted for surgery. Which
of the following would make the nurse suspect that the patient is
in cardiogenic shock? - --ANSWER---Muffled heart sounds
A nurse is caring for a patient with burn in knee. The patient has
undergone auto-graft and grafting to burn site. Which of the
following order prescribed is appropriate for this patient? - --
ANSWER---Immobilization of the affected knee
when does the preoperative phase begin? - --ANSWER---begins
when the decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made
and ends with the transfer of the patient onto the operating room
(OR) bed
,when does the intraoperative phase begin? - --ANSWER---
begins when the patient is transferred onto the OR bed and ends
with admission to the PACU
when does the postoperative phase begin? - --ANSWER---
begins with the admission of the patient to the PACU and ends
with a follow-up evaluation in the clinical setting or home
what is a diagnostic surgery? - --ANSWER---focuses on
removing a sample of tissue
what is curative surgery? - --ANSWER---removing an entire
tumor
what is reparative surgery? - --ANSWER---restore tissue to as
close to original state
what is cosmetic surgery? - --ANSWER---for appearance
what is palliative surgery? - --ANSWER---relieving or
preventing pain/suffering
what is emergent surgery? - --ANSWER---patient requires
immediate attention; disorder may be life threatening; without
delay
what is urgent surgery? - --ANSWER---patient requires prompt
attention within 24-30 hours
what is required surgery? - --ANSWER---patient needs to have
surgery; plan within a few weeks or months
, what is elective surgery? - --ANSWER---patient should have
surgery; failure to have surgery not catastrophic
what is optional surgery? - --ANSWER---decision rests with
patient; personal preference
what is informed consent? - --ANSWER---the patient's
autonomous decision about whether to undergo a surgical
procedure; voluntary and written informed consent from the
patient is necessary before nonemergent surgery can be
performed to protect the patient from unsanctioned surgery;
voluntary, adequate disclosure, in writing, before any
psychoactive pre-meds
what should informed consent include? - --ANSWER---
explanation of procedure/risks, description of
benefits/alternatives, statement informing patient if protocol
differs from customary procedure
what is voluntary consent? - --ANSWER---valid consent must
be freely given, without coercion; consent must be obtained by
physician; patient's signature must be witnessed by professional
staff member; patient must be at least 18 years old or an
emancipated minor
what is the only thing that can over write consent? - --
ANSWER---a true medical emergency
who is considered an incompetent patient? - --ANSWER---
individual who is not autonomous; cannot give or withhold
