NIFA PERIOPERATIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ The OR was trialling a new insufflation system and the vendor
representative was out of the room taking a phone call. The perioperative
nurse was concerned that the flow rate was well above 14 L/min and the
pressure had risen to 16 mm Hg. She alerted the surgeon and reduced the
rate and pressure because she feared that the elderly patient was at high
risk for: Answer: hypercarbia
◉ Which of the following statements reflects the location of the arcuate
line? Answer: one third of the distance between the umbilicus and the
symphysis pubis
◉ The lateral kidney position allows approach to the retroperitoneal area
of the flank. To render the kidney region readily accessible, the ______
is raised, and the bed flexed so that the area between the twelfth rib and
the iliac crest is elevated. Compression of the _______ can occur when
the flank is raised too high. Answer: kidney bridge; vena cava
◉ The process of decontamination should initially begin at what point?
Answer: Completion of the surgical procedure
, ◉ From the following, choose the type of anesthesia that will allow
patients to tolerate potentially uncomfortable procedures while
maintaining their own airway and be easily aroused from light sleep.
Answer: Moderate sedation/analgesia
◉ Risk factors for PONV should be assessed preoperatively. Which of
the following is a risk factor for PONV? Answer: female gender
◉ Which members of the surgical team can be held liable in litigation
for retained foreign bodies? Answer: the entire team
◉ Healthcare professionals should employ which strategy to reduce their
risk of allergic reaction to latex in the perioperative environment?
Answer: Use powder-free gloves that have low levels of protein and
chemical allergens
◉ A basic anesthesia monitoring device that is used during general
anesthesia to confirm successful endotracheal tube placement and
determine the presence of gas exchange is the: Answer: capnometer/end-
tidal CO2 monitor
◉ New synthetic polymers such as PDS provide wound support up to
_____ months. Answer: 3
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ The OR was trialling a new insufflation system and the vendor
representative was out of the room taking a phone call. The perioperative
nurse was concerned that the flow rate was well above 14 L/min and the
pressure had risen to 16 mm Hg. She alerted the surgeon and reduced the
rate and pressure because she feared that the elderly patient was at high
risk for: Answer: hypercarbia
◉ Which of the following statements reflects the location of the arcuate
line? Answer: one third of the distance between the umbilicus and the
symphysis pubis
◉ The lateral kidney position allows approach to the retroperitoneal area
of the flank. To render the kidney region readily accessible, the ______
is raised, and the bed flexed so that the area between the twelfth rib and
the iliac crest is elevated. Compression of the _______ can occur when
the flank is raised too high. Answer: kidney bridge; vena cava
◉ The process of decontamination should initially begin at what point?
Answer: Completion of the surgical procedure
, ◉ From the following, choose the type of anesthesia that will allow
patients to tolerate potentially uncomfortable procedures while
maintaining their own airway and be easily aroused from light sleep.
Answer: Moderate sedation/analgesia
◉ Risk factors for PONV should be assessed preoperatively. Which of
the following is a risk factor for PONV? Answer: female gender
◉ Which members of the surgical team can be held liable in litigation
for retained foreign bodies? Answer: the entire team
◉ Healthcare professionals should employ which strategy to reduce their
risk of allergic reaction to latex in the perioperative environment?
Answer: Use powder-free gloves that have low levels of protein and
chemical allergens
◉ A basic anesthesia monitoring device that is used during general
anesthesia to confirm successful endotracheal tube placement and
determine the presence of gas exchange is the: Answer: capnometer/end-
tidal CO2 monitor
◉ New synthetic polymers such as PDS provide wound support up to
_____ months. Answer: 3
