CNOR ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
Operating room's temperature range is - ANSWER Between 68-73 degrees
Fahrenheit and 20-23 degrees celsius
Humidity in O.R. and PACU should range - ANSWER Between 30%-60%
and below 70% in storage rooms
Tourninquet cuff should over lap - ANSWER 3 inches but no more than 6
inches
When Handling Specimens, verify tissue with - ANSWER 2 pt identifiers
and tyupe of path exam when passed off from scrub
Chain Of Custody - ANSWER A process used to maintain secure and
document the chrological history of evidence or path specimen
Bullets as specimen or evidence should never - ANSWER Be handled or
placed in metal container
Stones should kept in - ANSWER Dry container
Double gloving is - ANSWER Recommended for all invasive procedures for
prevention of transmission of pathogens
Latex has 3 types of reactions - ANSWER Irritant contact dermatitis,
Hypersensitivity (tcells, delayed action), and Hypersensitivity Immunoglobin
(immediate)
PNDS domains consist of - ANSWER Perioperative Nursing, Saftey,
Physiological Response, Behavioral response and Structural Elements
Product evaluation should be done by - ANSWER Multi-disciplinary team
Included in This evalution should be - ANSWER Objective Criteria specific
to item use
Policies and Procedures need to be - ANSWER In writing, reviewed
periodically and readily available
,Handoff should be - ANSWER Standardized for saftey(SBAR)
Ris for Electrical and Thermal burns include - ANSWER O2 rich
environments, jewelry, metal objects and solution storage
Chemical Burn can be related to - ANSWER Prep solution
Medication Administration should include - ANSWER Right Pt, Med, Dose,
Route, Time, Technique
Pt rights Include - ANSWER Privacy, autonomy, informed consent, and
Advanced Directives
Pre-op ABX should be given - ANSWER With in 1 hour prior to incision
Bioterrorist agents include - ANSWER Anthrax,Plague, small pox, botulism
and tularemia
Radiation Saftey considerations include - ANSWER Time, Distance,
shielding, and monitoring
Fluoroscopy procedures produces - ANSWER More scattered radiation
than x-ray
Recommended distance from radiation for unscrubbed person - ANSWER
Is greater than 6 feet away
Double the Distance from radiation - ANSWER Is equal to 1/4 of the
intensity
Most effective lead thickness should be - ANSWER 0.5mm
Lead aprons should never be - ANSWER Folded
Lead gloves reduce exposure - ANSWER 15%-25%
Scrub person should wear x-ray monitor - ANSWER In consistent location
of body
,Non Ionizing radi does not - ANSWER Accumulate and no monitoring is
necessary
magnetic energy can cause injury to - ANSWER Patients with implants
Electricity Standards and practices are recommended by - ANSWER
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
These monitors detect faulty equiptment - ANSWER Line isolation monitors
Position ESU and Laser - ANSWER on operator side as far away from
patient and plug into separate circuit
Nonconductive foot wear and flooring help prevent - ANSWER Static
Electricity
Ethylene oxide is a gas sterilizer that is a mutagen and carcinogen and
should be aerated - ANSWER 5ppm/15min over 8hr
Fomaldehyde is a mutagen and carcinogen and PEL - ANSWER Equals
1ppm
For PE - ANSWER Give O2 bedrest and drugs
Air Embolus positioning should be - ANSWER Trendellenburg and right
side up
Pnuemothorax treatment is - ANSWER Needle chest or chest tube
Fentanyl with high rapid dose causes - ANSWER Chest rigidity
Causes of Hypotension include - ANSWER overdosing of general
anesthesia, rapid absorption of local, spinal epidural higher than t6, low
volume, MI, Emboli, surgical manipulation,
Normal Ph range is - ANSWER 7.35-7.45
Resp acidosis - ANSWER PH is less than 7.35 and Co2 Greater than 45
Resp Alkalosis - ANSWER PH is greater than 7.45 and C02 less than 35
, Metabolic Acidosis - ANSWER PH is less than 7.35 with HCo3 less than 22
Metabolic Alkalosis - ANSWER PH is greater than 7.45 and HCo3 greater
than 26
How do you do self-gowning and gloving relief members for a surgical
team? -ANSWER Open sterile gown and gloves on a separate surface
using aseptic technique
Most effective way to reduce possibility of contamination of sterile field
during induction, positioning and prep of patient -ANSWER Surgical field
should be covered during high activity in the OR
Metal instruments stored with rubber protective tips need to be sterilized
with this method -ANSWER Remove the rubber tips and sterilize the
instruments for 3 min @ 270F
Four laparoscopic tubal ligations have been scheduled for the same day.
ONE OF THE FOUR AVAILABLE laparoscopes is contaminated during the
preparation for thr 2nd tubal ligation. The laparoscopes will not withstand
steam sterilization. In this situation, what would be the most appropriate
course of action? -ANSWER Inform the surgeon of the potential
compromise in the 4th patient's care and explore alternate solutions.
The bowie-dick test is used to determine the steam sterilizer for
their______ -ANSWER This is to check if the vacuum is working properly
A prosthesis is contaminated during an orthopedic case and a suitable
replacement is not immediately available. How should this prosthesis be
decontaminated? -ANSWER Flash sterilize @ 270 F for 10 min with both
chemical and biological indicators.
A chemical indicator included in the instruments processed in a gravity
displacement steam sterilizer indicates that the instruments are -------- -
ANSWER Exposed to the sterilizing conditions
solution to flush before sterilization -ANSWER Distilled water
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
Operating room's temperature range is - ANSWER Between 68-73 degrees
Fahrenheit and 20-23 degrees celsius
Humidity in O.R. and PACU should range - ANSWER Between 30%-60%
and below 70% in storage rooms
Tourninquet cuff should over lap - ANSWER 3 inches but no more than 6
inches
When Handling Specimens, verify tissue with - ANSWER 2 pt identifiers
and tyupe of path exam when passed off from scrub
Chain Of Custody - ANSWER A process used to maintain secure and
document the chrological history of evidence or path specimen
Bullets as specimen or evidence should never - ANSWER Be handled or
placed in metal container
Stones should kept in - ANSWER Dry container
Double gloving is - ANSWER Recommended for all invasive procedures for
prevention of transmission of pathogens
Latex has 3 types of reactions - ANSWER Irritant contact dermatitis,
Hypersensitivity (tcells, delayed action), and Hypersensitivity Immunoglobin
(immediate)
PNDS domains consist of - ANSWER Perioperative Nursing, Saftey,
Physiological Response, Behavioral response and Structural Elements
Product evaluation should be done by - ANSWER Multi-disciplinary team
Included in This evalution should be - ANSWER Objective Criteria specific
to item use
Policies and Procedures need to be - ANSWER In writing, reviewed
periodically and readily available
,Handoff should be - ANSWER Standardized for saftey(SBAR)
Ris for Electrical and Thermal burns include - ANSWER O2 rich
environments, jewelry, metal objects and solution storage
Chemical Burn can be related to - ANSWER Prep solution
Medication Administration should include - ANSWER Right Pt, Med, Dose,
Route, Time, Technique
Pt rights Include - ANSWER Privacy, autonomy, informed consent, and
Advanced Directives
Pre-op ABX should be given - ANSWER With in 1 hour prior to incision
Bioterrorist agents include - ANSWER Anthrax,Plague, small pox, botulism
and tularemia
Radiation Saftey considerations include - ANSWER Time, Distance,
shielding, and monitoring
Fluoroscopy procedures produces - ANSWER More scattered radiation
than x-ray
Recommended distance from radiation for unscrubbed person - ANSWER
Is greater than 6 feet away
Double the Distance from radiation - ANSWER Is equal to 1/4 of the
intensity
Most effective lead thickness should be - ANSWER 0.5mm
Lead aprons should never be - ANSWER Folded
Lead gloves reduce exposure - ANSWER 15%-25%
Scrub person should wear x-ray monitor - ANSWER In consistent location
of body
,Non Ionizing radi does not - ANSWER Accumulate and no monitoring is
necessary
magnetic energy can cause injury to - ANSWER Patients with implants
Electricity Standards and practices are recommended by - ANSWER
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
These monitors detect faulty equiptment - ANSWER Line isolation monitors
Position ESU and Laser - ANSWER on operator side as far away from
patient and plug into separate circuit
Nonconductive foot wear and flooring help prevent - ANSWER Static
Electricity
Ethylene oxide is a gas sterilizer that is a mutagen and carcinogen and
should be aerated - ANSWER 5ppm/15min over 8hr
Fomaldehyde is a mutagen and carcinogen and PEL - ANSWER Equals
1ppm
For PE - ANSWER Give O2 bedrest and drugs
Air Embolus positioning should be - ANSWER Trendellenburg and right
side up
Pnuemothorax treatment is - ANSWER Needle chest or chest tube
Fentanyl with high rapid dose causes - ANSWER Chest rigidity
Causes of Hypotension include - ANSWER overdosing of general
anesthesia, rapid absorption of local, spinal epidural higher than t6, low
volume, MI, Emboli, surgical manipulation,
Normal Ph range is - ANSWER 7.35-7.45
Resp acidosis - ANSWER PH is less than 7.35 and Co2 Greater than 45
Resp Alkalosis - ANSWER PH is greater than 7.45 and C02 less than 35
, Metabolic Acidosis - ANSWER PH is less than 7.35 with HCo3 less than 22
Metabolic Alkalosis - ANSWER PH is greater than 7.45 and HCo3 greater
than 26
How do you do self-gowning and gloving relief members for a surgical
team? -ANSWER Open sterile gown and gloves on a separate surface
using aseptic technique
Most effective way to reduce possibility of contamination of sterile field
during induction, positioning and prep of patient -ANSWER Surgical field
should be covered during high activity in the OR
Metal instruments stored with rubber protective tips need to be sterilized
with this method -ANSWER Remove the rubber tips and sterilize the
instruments for 3 min @ 270F
Four laparoscopic tubal ligations have been scheduled for the same day.
ONE OF THE FOUR AVAILABLE laparoscopes is contaminated during the
preparation for thr 2nd tubal ligation. The laparoscopes will not withstand
steam sterilization. In this situation, what would be the most appropriate
course of action? -ANSWER Inform the surgeon of the potential
compromise in the 4th patient's care and explore alternate solutions.
The bowie-dick test is used to determine the steam sterilizer for
their______ -ANSWER This is to check if the vacuum is working properly
A prosthesis is contaminated during an orthopedic case and a suitable
replacement is not immediately available. How should this prosthesis be
decontaminated? -ANSWER Flash sterilize @ 270 F for 10 min with both
chemical and biological indicators.
A chemical indicator included in the instruments processed in a gravity
displacement steam sterilizer indicates that the instruments are -------- -
ANSWER Exposed to the sterilizing conditions
solution to flush before sterilization -ANSWER Distilled water
