RNFA COURSE 1 PERIOD EXAM
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS
Select from the following a medication that is used for PONV and has the potential to prolong
the QT interval
a) droperidol
b) dolasteran
c) prochlorperazine
d) scopolamine patch - ANS A) droperidol
Allergic reactions to latex range from skin disease to asthma and anaphylaxis that can result in
chronic illness, disability, career loss, hardship and death. What types of signs and symptoms
would be indicative of an allergic contact dermatitis response to contact with natural rubber
latex - ANS Pruritus, edema, erythema, and vesicles that develop 6 to 48 hours after
exposure
The strength layer of the skin is found in the - ANS Dermis
Two monitoring techniques used by anesthesia that have improved morbidity and mortality
include: - ANS Pulse ox and capnography
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, Jacob Sutzkever is a 62 year old man who had surgery 6 days ago for a ruptured diverticulum.
He is back in the OR for a debridement and washout. Jacobs fever has subsided and the
drainage is clear. The surgeon will continue with wet to dry dressings and schedules Jacob to
return to the OR in 3 days for: - ANS Delayed primary sutured closure
Which of the following is not an advantage to the use of silk suture - ANS Memory
The stapler designed to close the end of a hollow organ is called - ANS EEA
Which anesthetic agent could not be given if an IV-only anesthesia plan was employed -
ANS Desflurane
The process of decontamination should initially begin at what point? - ANS Completion of the
surgical procedure
Which statement about surgical dressings is true
A) surgical dressing maintain tension on the suture line to prevent dehiscence
B) surgical dressings cushion and protect the wound from trauma and gross contamination and
absorb drainage
C) surgical dressings protect surrounding drapes, linen and clothing from contamination
D) surgical dressings cover the wound to maintain moisture to promote granulation - ANS B)
surgical dressings cushion and protect the wound from trauma and gross contamination and
absorb drainage
Risk factors for PONV should be assessed preoperatively. Which of the following is a risk factor
for PONV. - ANS Female gender
Guidelines from the WHO focus on which of the following in the prevention of SSI's? -
ANS Use of antibiotics
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2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS
Select from the following a medication that is used for PONV and has the potential to prolong
the QT interval
a) droperidol
b) dolasteran
c) prochlorperazine
d) scopolamine patch - ANS A) droperidol
Allergic reactions to latex range from skin disease to asthma and anaphylaxis that can result in
chronic illness, disability, career loss, hardship and death. What types of signs and symptoms
would be indicative of an allergic contact dermatitis response to contact with natural rubber
latex - ANS Pruritus, edema, erythema, and vesicles that develop 6 to 48 hours after
exposure
The strength layer of the skin is found in the - ANS Dermis
Two monitoring techniques used by anesthesia that have improved morbidity and mortality
include: - ANS Pulse ox and capnography
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Jacob Sutzkever is a 62 year old man who had surgery 6 days ago for a ruptured diverticulum.
He is back in the OR for a debridement and washout. Jacobs fever has subsided and the
drainage is clear. The surgeon will continue with wet to dry dressings and schedules Jacob to
return to the OR in 3 days for: - ANS Delayed primary sutured closure
Which of the following is not an advantage to the use of silk suture - ANS Memory
The stapler designed to close the end of a hollow organ is called - ANS EEA
Which anesthetic agent could not be given if an IV-only anesthesia plan was employed -
ANS Desflurane
The process of decontamination should initially begin at what point? - ANS Completion of the
surgical procedure
Which statement about surgical dressings is true
A) surgical dressing maintain tension on the suture line to prevent dehiscence
B) surgical dressings cushion and protect the wound from trauma and gross contamination and
absorb drainage
C) surgical dressings protect surrounding drapes, linen and clothing from contamination
D) surgical dressings cover the wound to maintain moisture to promote granulation - ANS B)
surgical dressings cushion and protect the wound from trauma and gross contamination and
absorb drainage
Risk factors for PONV should be assessed preoperatively. Which of the following is a risk factor
for PONV. - ANS Female gender
Guidelines from the WHO focus on which of the following in the prevention of SSI's? -
ANS Use of antibiotics
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