RNFA FINAL EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
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In health care settings, the primary occupational source of radiation exposure is: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Scatter
Which of the following best describes the semi-restricted surgical practice area? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Used for communication of information between the
surgical suite and the rest of the health care facility
If a health care worker who works with radiation become pregnant, she should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Promptly inform the radiation safety officer
When using a single drape for a lithotomy, the following instructions are correct,
except: - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the drape so the edge is 2 inches from the
perineum
When updating the patient's support person during surgery, a nurse should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Discuss a projected time frame for completion of the
surgery
Safe injection practices: - CORRECT ANSWER-Include using one syringe per
injection
,Preoperative assessment helps determine if patients are suitable candidates for
outpatient orthopedic surgery. Based on the information provided, which of the
following patients is the BEST candidate for orthopedic surgery in an ASC? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A patient who needs a total hip replacement, is otherwise
healthy, and has a short-term home care assistant
When opening a sterile package, the LAST flap to be opened should be the flap: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Closest to you
As of the following wound healing complications are attributed to smoking except:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased blood viscosity
A patient had the following lab values noted intraoperatively: pH <7.35, PCO2
<35 mmHg, HCO3<22mEq/L. This patient is in: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Metabolic acidosis
This classification of medication can affect wound healing in the surgical patient: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Anticoagulants
When choosing a suture needle for tissue such as peritoneum, dura, and
subcutaneous tissue, the most appropriate choice is the _______ needle. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Taper
During a THA using the posterior lateral approach, the RNFA will dislocated the
head of the femur using: - CORRECT ANSWER-Flexion, adduction, external
rotation
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, Which of the following muscles are critical for stabilization of the knee joint? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Quadriceps femoris
During the cementing of components during total joint replacement, a new CRNA
who has never worked in orthopedics before begins to panic. A side effect that
possibly occurred with this patient as a result of the cement is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hypotension
A medication often used in cardiac surgery to prevent spasms of vessels is: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Papaverine
Physicians may consider which of the following options when determining the best
treatment option for breast cancer surgery. - CORRECT ANSWER-Size of tumor
The most commonly used incision for Cesarean section is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pfannensteil
This technique is primarily reserved for the patient having prophylactic
mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction. - CORRECT ANSWER-Nipple
sparing
The RNFA should be prepared to assist with the _______ procedure if a patient
needs surgical intervention for the treatment of atrial fibrillation - CORRECT
ANSWER-Maze
Prepping for an abdominal hysterectomy that may include the cervix should be
performed in what order? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dirty then clean
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In health care settings, the primary occupational source of radiation exposure is: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Scatter
Which of the following best describes the semi-restricted surgical practice area? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Used for communication of information between the
surgical suite and the rest of the health care facility
If a health care worker who works with radiation become pregnant, she should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Promptly inform the radiation safety officer
When using a single drape for a lithotomy, the following instructions are correct,
except: - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the drape so the edge is 2 inches from the
perineum
When updating the patient's support person during surgery, a nurse should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Discuss a projected time frame for completion of the
surgery
Safe injection practices: - CORRECT ANSWER-Include using one syringe per
injection
,Preoperative assessment helps determine if patients are suitable candidates for
outpatient orthopedic surgery. Based on the information provided, which of the
following patients is the BEST candidate for orthopedic surgery in an ASC? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A patient who needs a total hip replacement, is otherwise
healthy, and has a short-term home care assistant
When opening a sterile package, the LAST flap to be opened should be the flap: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Closest to you
As of the following wound healing complications are attributed to smoking except:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased blood viscosity
A patient had the following lab values noted intraoperatively: pH <7.35, PCO2
<35 mmHg, HCO3<22mEq/L. This patient is in: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Metabolic acidosis
This classification of medication can affect wound healing in the surgical patient: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Anticoagulants
When choosing a suture needle for tissue such as peritoneum, dura, and
subcutaneous tissue, the most appropriate choice is the _______ needle. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Taper
During a THA using the posterior lateral approach, the RNFA will dislocated the
head of the femur using: - CORRECT ANSWER-Flexion, adduction, external
rotation
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
, Which of the following muscles are critical for stabilization of the knee joint? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Quadriceps femoris
During the cementing of components during total joint replacement, a new CRNA
who has never worked in orthopedics before begins to panic. A side effect that
possibly occurred with this patient as a result of the cement is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hypotension
A medication often used in cardiac surgery to prevent spasms of vessels is: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Papaverine
Physicians may consider which of the following options when determining the best
treatment option for breast cancer surgery. - CORRECT ANSWER-Size of tumor
The most commonly used incision for Cesarean section is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pfannensteil
This technique is primarily reserved for the patient having prophylactic
mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction. - CORRECT ANSWER-Nipple
sparing
The RNFA should be prepared to assist with the _______ procedure if a patient
needs surgical intervention for the treatment of atrial fibrillation - CORRECT
ANSWER-Maze
Prepping for an abdominal hysterectomy that may include the cervix should be
performed in what order? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dirty then clean
