CNOR Certification Prep - Zander Peri-
op Education Multiple Choices
Questions and Answers Latest
2025/2026
limit for exposure to eythlene oxide are _____________of airborne ethylene oxide
expressed as a time weighted average for an eight hour work shift in a 40 hour work
week.
A 0.5 parts per million
B 1.5 parts per million
C 5 parts per million
D 1 parts per million - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 parts per million
The safest option for drapes during a laser procedure are?
A Moistened woven materials such as towels
B Standard Surgical Drapes
C Moistened surgical drapes
D Clear, adhesive drapes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Moistened woven materials such as
towels
After your 56 year old female patient is induced under general anesthesia for her
abdominal hysterectomy you assist anesthesia personnel in padding the elbows and
placing a pillow under the lower extremities allowing the heals to float. Padding the
elbows protects the ______ nerve.
A Brachial
B Radial
C Ulnar
D Popliteal - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ulnar
An 9-year-old boy is on a preoperative tour of the area to prepare for his surgery. His
parents state that he is fearful of having a urinary catheter post op....
A Tell the boy to be brave and not to worry
B Tell the parents not to mention the catheter in the boy's presence to minimize
anticipatory anxiety
, C Show the boy a urinary catheter and explain what he can expect
D Take the boy to witness the insertion of a urinary catheter and explain the procedure -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Show the boy a urinary catheter and explain what he can
expect
The most common source of pathogens in the surgical suite is:
A Contaminated Equipment
B Ambient Air
C Patient
D Surgical Staff - CORRECT ANSWERS-Surgical Staff
Under what circumstance is it permissible to remove the rubber stopper from
medication?
A It's never okay
B After cleaning the stopper with alcohol
C It's okay as long as you don't push the stopper down into the bottle
D Using sterile gloves and a sterile clamp - CORRECT ANSWERS-It's never okay
What is the Nursing Practice Act?
A A Federal Law that is designed to protect the public from incompetent nursing
caregivers
B A detailed list of activities carried out by nurses during their daily work.
C It is a body of State law that mandates the State Nursing Board to set out the scope
of practice and responsibilities for RNs in that state.
D Is charged with tracking and investigating public health trends - CORRECT
ANSWERS-It is a body of State law that mandates the State Nursing Board to set out
the scope of practice and responsibilities for RNs in that state.
The following patient is at risk for latex allergy and should not have latex products used
in their care:
A All patients should have latex free supplies during surgery since a history is not
always possible
B A 40-year-old appendectomy patient who reports that she has worked in healthcare
for 17 years
C A 13-year-old boy who is having his tonsils removed after several infections over the
last two years
D A 24-year-old mother during the vaginal delivery of her first child - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A 40-year-old appendectomy patient who reports that she has worked in
healthcare for 17 years
The circulator observes the scrub nurse as she picks up a disposable scalpel blade with
gloved fingers and is attempting to attach it to the reusable scalpel handle. How should
the circulator respond?
A No response is required. Fingers are more dexterous allowing the blade to be easily
fitted onto the handle
op Education Multiple Choices
Questions and Answers Latest
2025/2026
limit for exposure to eythlene oxide are _____________of airborne ethylene oxide
expressed as a time weighted average for an eight hour work shift in a 40 hour work
week.
A 0.5 parts per million
B 1.5 parts per million
C 5 parts per million
D 1 parts per million - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 parts per million
The safest option for drapes during a laser procedure are?
A Moistened woven materials such as towels
B Standard Surgical Drapes
C Moistened surgical drapes
D Clear, adhesive drapes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Moistened woven materials such as
towels
After your 56 year old female patient is induced under general anesthesia for her
abdominal hysterectomy you assist anesthesia personnel in padding the elbows and
placing a pillow under the lower extremities allowing the heals to float. Padding the
elbows protects the ______ nerve.
A Brachial
B Radial
C Ulnar
D Popliteal - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ulnar
An 9-year-old boy is on a preoperative tour of the area to prepare for his surgery. His
parents state that he is fearful of having a urinary catheter post op....
A Tell the boy to be brave and not to worry
B Tell the parents not to mention the catheter in the boy's presence to minimize
anticipatory anxiety
, C Show the boy a urinary catheter and explain what he can expect
D Take the boy to witness the insertion of a urinary catheter and explain the procedure -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Show the boy a urinary catheter and explain what he can
expect
The most common source of pathogens in the surgical suite is:
A Contaminated Equipment
B Ambient Air
C Patient
D Surgical Staff - CORRECT ANSWERS-Surgical Staff
Under what circumstance is it permissible to remove the rubber stopper from
medication?
A It's never okay
B After cleaning the stopper with alcohol
C It's okay as long as you don't push the stopper down into the bottle
D Using sterile gloves and a sterile clamp - CORRECT ANSWERS-It's never okay
What is the Nursing Practice Act?
A A Federal Law that is designed to protect the public from incompetent nursing
caregivers
B A detailed list of activities carried out by nurses during their daily work.
C It is a body of State law that mandates the State Nursing Board to set out the scope
of practice and responsibilities for RNs in that state.
D Is charged with tracking and investigating public health trends - CORRECT
ANSWERS-It is a body of State law that mandates the State Nursing Board to set out
the scope of practice and responsibilities for RNs in that state.
The following patient is at risk for latex allergy and should not have latex products used
in their care:
A All patients should have latex free supplies during surgery since a history is not
always possible
B A 40-year-old appendectomy patient who reports that she has worked in healthcare
for 17 years
C A 13-year-old boy who is having his tonsils removed after several infections over the
last two years
D A 24-year-old mother during the vaginal delivery of her first child - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A 40-year-old appendectomy patient who reports that she has worked in
healthcare for 17 years
The circulator observes the scrub nurse as she picks up a disposable scalpel blade with
gloved fingers and is attempting to attach it to the reusable scalpel handle. How should
the circulator respond?
A No response is required. Fingers are more dexterous allowing the blade to be easily
fitted onto the handle
