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NIFA PERIOPERATIVE QUIZ 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS
Of the following choices, which would not be a consideration for choosing suture?
A. Type of procedure
B. The tissue being reapproximated
C. Type of reapproximation
D. Scrub person preference
D. Scrub person preference
Alexanders 15th P192
Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the pulse ox reading?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertension
C. Vasoconstriction
D. Hypovolemia
B. Hypertension
Alexanders 15th P132
Skin injuries related to shearing occur most commonly as a result of which of the
following positions?
, 2
A. Trendelenburg
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Lithotomy
A. Trendelenburg
Alexanders 15th P165
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:
A. Pulse oximetry device
B. Stethoscope
C. Capnometer/end-tidal CO2 monitor
D. Post-intubation arterial blood gas
C. Capnometer/
The immature blood-brain barrier and decreased protein binding in infants increase their
sensitivity to which group of medications?
A. anticholinergics, parasympathetics
B. Antidysrhythmic agents
C. Opioids and hypnotics
D. Adrenergics
C. Opioids and hypnotics
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Alexander 15th p1009
Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response that best reflects
correct specimen care and handling.
A. Label consecutive specimens
B. Send all specimens to the lab together as one pickup, including the frozen sections
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
D. Neutralize formalin/formaldehyde spills with glycerin and call the hazmat team.
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
Alexander 15th p32
From the following, choose the types of anesthesia that will allow patients to tolerate
potentially uncomfortable procedures while maintaining their own airway and be easily
aroused from light sleep.
A. Moderate anesthesia care
B. Local infiltration
C. Moderate sedation/analgesia
D. Regional anesthesia
C. Moderate Sedation/analgesia
Alexander 15th P130
NIFA PERIOPERATIVE QUIZ 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS
Of the following choices, which would not be a consideration for choosing suture?
A. Type of procedure
B. The tissue being reapproximated
C. Type of reapproximation
D. Scrub person preference
D. Scrub person preference
Alexanders 15th P192
Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the pulse ox reading?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertension
C. Vasoconstriction
D. Hypovolemia
B. Hypertension
Alexanders 15th P132
Skin injuries related to shearing occur most commonly as a result of which of the
following positions?
, 2
A. Trendelenburg
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Lithotomy
A. Trendelenburg
Alexanders 15th P165
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:
A. Pulse oximetry device
B. Stethoscope
C. Capnometer/end-tidal CO2 monitor
D. Post-intubation arterial blood gas
C. Capnometer/
The immature blood-brain barrier and decreased protein binding in infants increase their
sensitivity to which group of medications?
A. anticholinergics, parasympathetics
B. Antidysrhythmic agents
C. Opioids and hypnotics
D. Adrenergics
C. Opioids and hypnotics
, 3
Alexander 15th p1009
Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response that best reflects
correct specimen care and handling.
A. Label consecutive specimens
B. Send all specimens to the lab together as one pickup, including the frozen sections
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
D. Neutralize formalin/formaldehyde spills with glycerin and call the hazmat team.
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
Alexander 15th p32
From the following, choose the types of anesthesia that will allow patients to tolerate
potentially uncomfortable procedures while maintaining their own airway and be easily
aroused from light sleep.
A. Moderate anesthesia care
B. Local infiltration
C. Moderate sedation/analgesia
D. Regional anesthesia
C. Moderate Sedation/analgesia
Alexander 15th P130
