RNFA FINAL EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY
GUIDE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ASNWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following is the most common non-emergent abdominal surgery in the U.S.? -
answerCholecystectomy
Closed thoracostomy will require which of the following? - answer-chest catheters and water-seal
drainage
Fibrous bands of tissue found between abdominal structures that are not normally connected are known
as: - answer-Adhesions
The mesh-plug open hernia repair technique is indicated for which type(s) of hernias? -
answerRecurrent Indirect inguinal hernias
During robotic hysterectomy, the patient is placed in steep trendelenburg position. Which of the
following is complication that can result from extended surgical time when the patient is in steep
trendelenburg? - answer-increased intracranial pressure
The pelvic floor consists of which muscle groups? - answer-Levator ani and coccygeal muscles
The ovarian artery is a branch of which vessel? - answer-Aorta
The innermost membrane of of the brain is known as: - answer-Pia Mater
Pressure against which cranial nerve accounts for pupillary dilation when temporal lobe herniation is
present? - answer-Cranial Nerve III
Identify the dura fold that separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres. - answer-Falx cerebri
,The trigeminal nerve provides motor innervation to which muscle group? - answer-Muscle of
mastication
Primary divisions of a nerve are known as: - answer-Rami
Surgeons use open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) when they are unable to reduce a fracture
using closed reduction and skeletal traction is not indicated. What would be an advantage for an open
rather than a closed reduction technique? - answer-Direct observation and verification of fracture
alignment
During a total hip arthroplasty, the instrument used to access the femoral canal is the_____. -
answerBox osteotome
The use of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA, or bone cement) can result in adverse patient reactions.
Which of the following is considered an adverse patient reaction? - answer-Transient hypotension
The connective tissue that covers all bone and supplies nutrients is known as___________. -
answerPeriosteum
An example of an amphiarthrotic joint includes: - answer-ntervertebral joints
The toddler uses symbols and engages in creative play. Toddlers are beginning to develop free will and
control over their bodies. Which of the interventions below is age-appropriate for toddlers? -
answerGive only simple choices and involve them in actions when possible.
The immature blood-brain barrier and decreased protein binding in infants increase their sensitivity to
which group of drugs? - answer-Opioids and hypnotics
Once cervical spine precautions are implemented and a cervical collar is applied, what event needs to
take place before the team removes the cervical collar and continues care? - answer-A cervical
radiograph is obtained to rule out injury to the neck
, Your patient is unresponsive to treatment methods used to reduce layrngospasm. Anesthesia is notified
and administers which of the following medications - answer-succinylcholine
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is commonly used to assess patients with brain injury using three
indicators of cerebral function: eye opening, verbal communication, and motor response to verbal and
noxious stimuli. Within the scoring range for the GCS, the best possible score is _____ and the worst
possible score is ______. - answer-15:3
A 36 year old trauma patient is rushed to the OR with multiple penetrating gunshot and knife wounds to
the abdomen. He is bleeding profusely. What appropriate action is critical in the rapid preparation of this
patient for surgery? - answer-Prep the patient from the suprasternal notch to the mid-thigh.
he RNFA should be prepared to assist with the ______________surgical procedure if a patient needs
surgical intervention for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. - answer-Maze
Physicians must consider which of the following options when determining the best treatment option for
breast cancer surgery. - answer-Size of Tumor
There are ___________main coronary arteries which originate in the ______________. - answer-2,
sinuses of Valsalva
Of the nerves that are associated with the thyroid gland, which one can be affected by compression
resulting from an enlarged left atrium? - answer-Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
Another name for the left colic flexure is _____. - answer-splenic flexure
The ligament that connects the laminae of the spine is known as: - answer-Ligamentum Flavum
Of the following, which is not included in the 5 P's of compartment syndrome? - answer-Pulses
GUIDE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ASNWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following is the most common non-emergent abdominal surgery in the U.S.? -
answerCholecystectomy
Closed thoracostomy will require which of the following? - answer-chest catheters and water-seal
drainage
Fibrous bands of tissue found between abdominal structures that are not normally connected are known
as: - answer-Adhesions
The mesh-plug open hernia repair technique is indicated for which type(s) of hernias? -
answerRecurrent Indirect inguinal hernias
During robotic hysterectomy, the patient is placed in steep trendelenburg position. Which of the
following is complication that can result from extended surgical time when the patient is in steep
trendelenburg? - answer-increased intracranial pressure
The pelvic floor consists of which muscle groups? - answer-Levator ani and coccygeal muscles
The ovarian artery is a branch of which vessel? - answer-Aorta
The innermost membrane of of the brain is known as: - answer-Pia Mater
Pressure against which cranial nerve accounts for pupillary dilation when temporal lobe herniation is
present? - answer-Cranial Nerve III
Identify the dura fold that separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres. - answer-Falx cerebri
,The trigeminal nerve provides motor innervation to which muscle group? - answer-Muscle of
mastication
Primary divisions of a nerve are known as: - answer-Rami
Surgeons use open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) when they are unable to reduce a fracture
using closed reduction and skeletal traction is not indicated. What would be an advantage for an open
rather than a closed reduction technique? - answer-Direct observation and verification of fracture
alignment
During a total hip arthroplasty, the instrument used to access the femoral canal is the_____. -
answerBox osteotome
The use of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA, or bone cement) can result in adverse patient reactions.
Which of the following is considered an adverse patient reaction? - answer-Transient hypotension
The connective tissue that covers all bone and supplies nutrients is known as___________. -
answerPeriosteum
An example of an amphiarthrotic joint includes: - answer-ntervertebral joints
The toddler uses symbols and engages in creative play. Toddlers are beginning to develop free will and
control over their bodies. Which of the interventions below is age-appropriate for toddlers? -
answerGive only simple choices and involve them in actions when possible.
The immature blood-brain barrier and decreased protein binding in infants increase their sensitivity to
which group of drugs? - answer-Opioids and hypnotics
Once cervical spine precautions are implemented and a cervical collar is applied, what event needs to
take place before the team removes the cervical collar and continues care? - answer-A cervical
radiograph is obtained to rule out injury to the neck
, Your patient is unresponsive to treatment methods used to reduce layrngospasm. Anesthesia is notified
and administers which of the following medications - answer-succinylcholine
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is commonly used to assess patients with brain injury using three
indicators of cerebral function: eye opening, verbal communication, and motor response to verbal and
noxious stimuli. Within the scoring range for the GCS, the best possible score is _____ and the worst
possible score is ______. - answer-15:3
A 36 year old trauma patient is rushed to the OR with multiple penetrating gunshot and knife wounds to
the abdomen. He is bleeding profusely. What appropriate action is critical in the rapid preparation of this
patient for surgery? - answer-Prep the patient from the suprasternal notch to the mid-thigh.
he RNFA should be prepared to assist with the ______________surgical procedure if a patient needs
surgical intervention for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. - answer-Maze
Physicians must consider which of the following options when determining the best treatment option for
breast cancer surgery. - answer-Size of Tumor
There are ___________main coronary arteries which originate in the ______________. - answer-2,
sinuses of Valsalva
Of the nerves that are associated with the thyroid gland, which one can be affected by compression
resulting from an enlarged left atrium? - answer-Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
Another name for the left colic flexure is _____. - answer-splenic flexure
The ligament that connects the laminae of the spine is known as: - answer-Ligamentum Flavum
Of the following, which is not included in the 5 P's of compartment syndrome? - answer-Pulses
