NIFA FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - (answer) metallic taste in
mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - (answer) ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - (answer) upper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - (answer) succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI compatible - (answer)
ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - (answer) mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - (answer) swaged
overpressurization can lead to - (answer) hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - (answer) lidocaine
double gloving - (answer) the american college of surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery and
invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep - (answer)
moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - (answer) JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control - (answer) tissue
handling
,NIFA FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - (answer) 3 week old neonate for
cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - (answer) vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - (answer) hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - (answer) at completion of the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position - (answer) compression of
abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of pathogens -
(answer) keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - (answer) closed gloving can only be used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - (answer) cricoid pressure
during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical techs and nurses -
(answer) the cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - (answer) puritis, edema, erythema and visicles 6-
48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - (answer) true latex allergy
,NIFA FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety - (answer) use of an
OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - (answer) passing sharp items using neutral / hands free
techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - (answer) bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - (answer) 1 year
physical characteristic of suture - (answer) knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - (answer) wipe gloves clean, untie side of gown, grasp gown
at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - (answer) institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis - (answer)
inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - (answer) FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - (answer) C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - (answer) pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - (answer) memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - (answer) replacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy
instruments with RFID chips
, NIFA FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - (answer) trendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to - (answer) instrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to latex - (answer)
use powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens
patient right regarding consent - (answer) right to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral nerve block -
(answer) a toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and increasing flow rate in IV saline
select the intervention that is an engineered control factor to protect patient from hypothermia -
(answer) set ambient room temp between 68-73
CO2 gas is used to insufflate to: - (answer) 9 L/min, 14-16 mm Hg
treatment for LAST includes - (answer) lipids
correct order of removal for soiled sterile attire - (answer) gown, gloves, mask
sponge counts should be performed - (answer) before the procedure, before closure of each body
cavity, before wound closure, at skin closure
suture that helps eliminate tension of primary suture line - (answer) retention
tensile strength of lactic and glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for how many weeks - (answer) 2-3
ANSWERS
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - (answer) metallic taste in
mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - (answer) ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - (answer) upper body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - (answer) succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI compatible - (answer)
ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - (answer) mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - (answer) swaged
overpressurization can lead to - (answer) hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - (answer) lidocaine
double gloving - (answer) the american college of surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery and
invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep - (answer)
moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - (answer) JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control - (answer) tissue
handling
,NIFA FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - (answer) 3 week old neonate for
cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - (answer) vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - (answer) hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - (answer) at completion of the surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position - (answer) compression of
abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of pathogens -
(answer) keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - (answer) closed gloving can only be used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - (answer) cricoid pressure
during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical techs and nurses -
(answer) the cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - (answer) puritis, edema, erythema and visicles 6-
48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - (answer) true latex allergy
,NIFA FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety - (answer) use of an
OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - (answer) passing sharp items using neutral / hands free
techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - (answer) bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - (answer) 1 year
physical characteristic of suture - (answer) knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - (answer) wipe gloves clean, untie side of gown, grasp gown
at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - (answer) institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis - (answer)
inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - (answer) FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - (answer) C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - (answer) pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - (answer) memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - (answer) replacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy
instruments with RFID chips
, NIFA FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - (answer) trendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to - (answer) instrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to latex - (answer)
use powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and chemical allergens
patient right regarding consent - (answer) right to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral nerve block -
(answer) a toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and increasing flow rate in IV saline
select the intervention that is an engineered control factor to protect patient from hypothermia -
(answer) set ambient room temp between 68-73
CO2 gas is used to insufflate to: - (answer) 9 L/min, 14-16 mm Hg
treatment for LAST includes - (answer) lipids
correct order of removal for soiled sterile attire - (answer) gown, gloves, mask
sponge counts should be performed - (answer) before the procedure, before closure of each body
cavity, before wound closure, at skin closure
suture that helps eliminate tension of primary suture line - (answer) retention
tensile strength of lactic and glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for how many weeks - (answer) 2-3
