CNOR AORN Prep Questions with
Correct Answers
Where is the most common site of fire on or in the patient? - ANSWER✔✔-Head, neck,
upper chest
An ASC does not have a radiology department at the facility. When surgical count
discrepancies occur, what actions should be taken first by the periop RN? -
ANSWER✔✔-Follow the ASC's standardized process to locate the missing item
pH 7.22, PACO2 25, HCO3 12 - ANSWER✔✔-Metabolic acidosis with respiratory
compensation
A periop RN teaching new nurses about robotic equipment safety should include
competency verification for - ANSWER✔✔-Troubleshooting equipment problems, use
of consoles, and docking and undocking the robot
Which of the following is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent whose actions
cannot be reversed pharmaceutically? - ANSWER✔✔-Succinylcholine
,A patient who is experiencing severe pain, a lack of sensation, swelling, vascular
compromise, and restricted movement in the extremity after the use of a pneumatic
tourniquet is most likely exhibiting the clinical manifestations of - ANSWER✔✔-
Compartment syndrome
Implementing preoperative fasting guidelines is a preventative measure to decrease the
patient's risk for - ANSWER✔✔-Aspiration
The relative humidity in the OR should be maintained between - ANSWER✔✔-20%-
60%
A 76 year old male is scheduled for an emergency trach. His wife mentions that he has a
pacemaker. There is no time to assemble the team caring for his pacemaker. Preference
card says surgeon uses monopolar for this. With whom should the RM circulator
consult to determine interventions to perform for safe use of electrosurgery? -
ANSWER✔✔-Pacemaker manufacturer
Which of the following is recognized as a primary means to prevent health care
associated infections? - ANSWER✔✔-Performing hand hygiene
Unauthorized access to a patient's health information is a violation of - ANSWER✔✔-
HIPAA
During the preoperative assessment, a patient reports being unable to understand the
scheduled procedure. The operative consent has been signed. What is the periop RN's
,most appropriate action? - ANSWER✔✔-Inform the surgeon that the consent has been
signed without adequate knowledge and request that the surgeon speak with the
patient about the procedure
A periop RN is scheduled to circulate for a 1 day old infant who has been diagnosed
with esophageal atresia. For what procedure should she expect to set up equipment and
supplies? - ANSWER✔✔-Bronchoscopy, gastrostomy, and thoracotomy
The perioperative RN maintains rapport with the patient during the procedure being
performed under moderate sedation/analgesia to verify LOC. This practice represents
which phase of the nursing process? - ANSWER✔✔-*NOT* assessment
Perioperative team members should maintain short, natural fingernails, tips should be
no longer than - ANSWER✔✔-2 mm (0.08 inch)
Which of the following actions by a scrub nurse increases the potential for
contamination? - ANSWER✔✔-Removing sterile items from the sterilizer
pH 7.52, PACO2 28, HCO3 24 - ANSWER✔✔-Respiratory alkalosis
Patient on cocaine, belligerent and forcefully grabbed anesthesia provider's neck. The
patient is placed into restraints. Why? - ANSWER✔✔-The patient posed a threat to the
anesthesia provider
, What did the FDA identify as a recurrent issue contributing to persistent bronchoscope
contamination and transmission of exogenous infection? - ANSWER✔✔-Failure to
meticulously follow the manufacturer's written instructions for processing
Which of the following may result from shivering? - ANSWER✔✔-*NOT* ICP
A free standing ASC is open Mon-Fri. OR 2 is used only for eye surgeries. How often
should it be terminally cleaned? - ANSWER✔✔-Monday-Friday
Following an appy, a blistered area is noted on the patient's left thigh where bovie pad
was placed. In addition to documenting finding, what should the periop RN do? -
ANSWER✔✔-Remove the ESU from service and save the active and dispersive
electrode devices, including the ESU pad package
To prepare for a brain biopsy to rule out Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the periop RN
should - ANSWER✔✔-Use a disposable brain biopsy set, linens, drapes, and equipment
A MH crisis is a biochemical chain reaction response affecting what type of muscle? -
ANSWER✔✔-Skeletal
During the preop assessment, the periop RN documents the patient's temperature as 35
C (95F). What should her next action be? - ANSWER✔✔-Implement measures to warm
the patient
A patient is in PACU after ORIF of right femur fracture. The periop RN observes
respiratory distress tachypnea, HR is 160, patient appears anxious and agitated, and
Correct Answers
Where is the most common site of fire on or in the patient? - ANSWER✔✔-Head, neck,
upper chest
An ASC does not have a radiology department at the facility. When surgical count
discrepancies occur, what actions should be taken first by the periop RN? -
ANSWER✔✔-Follow the ASC's standardized process to locate the missing item
pH 7.22, PACO2 25, HCO3 12 - ANSWER✔✔-Metabolic acidosis with respiratory
compensation
A periop RN teaching new nurses about robotic equipment safety should include
competency verification for - ANSWER✔✔-Troubleshooting equipment problems, use
of consoles, and docking and undocking the robot
Which of the following is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent whose actions
cannot be reversed pharmaceutically? - ANSWER✔✔-Succinylcholine
,A patient who is experiencing severe pain, a lack of sensation, swelling, vascular
compromise, and restricted movement in the extremity after the use of a pneumatic
tourniquet is most likely exhibiting the clinical manifestations of - ANSWER✔✔-
Compartment syndrome
Implementing preoperative fasting guidelines is a preventative measure to decrease the
patient's risk for - ANSWER✔✔-Aspiration
The relative humidity in the OR should be maintained between - ANSWER✔✔-20%-
60%
A 76 year old male is scheduled for an emergency trach. His wife mentions that he has a
pacemaker. There is no time to assemble the team caring for his pacemaker. Preference
card says surgeon uses monopolar for this. With whom should the RM circulator
consult to determine interventions to perform for safe use of electrosurgery? -
ANSWER✔✔-Pacemaker manufacturer
Which of the following is recognized as a primary means to prevent health care
associated infections? - ANSWER✔✔-Performing hand hygiene
Unauthorized access to a patient's health information is a violation of - ANSWER✔✔-
HIPAA
During the preoperative assessment, a patient reports being unable to understand the
scheduled procedure. The operative consent has been signed. What is the periop RN's
,most appropriate action? - ANSWER✔✔-Inform the surgeon that the consent has been
signed without adequate knowledge and request that the surgeon speak with the
patient about the procedure
A periop RN is scheduled to circulate for a 1 day old infant who has been diagnosed
with esophageal atresia. For what procedure should she expect to set up equipment and
supplies? - ANSWER✔✔-Bronchoscopy, gastrostomy, and thoracotomy
The perioperative RN maintains rapport with the patient during the procedure being
performed under moderate sedation/analgesia to verify LOC. This practice represents
which phase of the nursing process? - ANSWER✔✔-*NOT* assessment
Perioperative team members should maintain short, natural fingernails, tips should be
no longer than - ANSWER✔✔-2 mm (0.08 inch)
Which of the following actions by a scrub nurse increases the potential for
contamination? - ANSWER✔✔-Removing sterile items from the sterilizer
pH 7.52, PACO2 28, HCO3 24 - ANSWER✔✔-Respiratory alkalosis
Patient on cocaine, belligerent and forcefully grabbed anesthesia provider's neck. The
patient is placed into restraints. Why? - ANSWER✔✔-The patient posed a threat to the
anesthesia provider
, What did the FDA identify as a recurrent issue contributing to persistent bronchoscope
contamination and transmission of exogenous infection? - ANSWER✔✔-Failure to
meticulously follow the manufacturer's written instructions for processing
Which of the following may result from shivering? - ANSWER✔✔-*NOT* ICP
A free standing ASC is open Mon-Fri. OR 2 is used only for eye surgeries. How often
should it be terminally cleaned? - ANSWER✔✔-Monday-Friday
Following an appy, a blistered area is noted on the patient's left thigh where bovie pad
was placed. In addition to documenting finding, what should the periop RN do? -
ANSWER✔✔-Remove the ESU from service and save the active and dispersive
electrode devices, including the ESU pad package
To prepare for a brain biopsy to rule out Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the periop RN
should - ANSWER✔✔-Use a disposable brain biopsy set, linens, drapes, and equipment
A MH crisis is a biochemical chain reaction response affecting what type of muscle? -
ANSWER✔✔-Skeletal
During the preop assessment, the periop RN documents the patient's temperature as 35
C (95F). What should her next action be? - ANSWER✔✔-Implement measures to warm
the patient
A patient is in PACU after ORIF of right femur fracture. The periop RN observes
respiratory distress tachypnea, HR is 160, patient appears anxious and agitated, and
