RNFA Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft
b. handling ability
c. knot security
d. memory - CORRECT ANSWER-memory
It is important to assess pressure points when positioning a patient prone. Which
of the following are included in this assessment to prevent pressure injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER-genitals, knees, toes, and eyes
Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for skin closure? -
CORRECT ANSWER-reverse cutting
Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile strength? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Polydioxanone
A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is called _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER-interrupted
, Albert Janson, a 325-pound patient, is scheduled for a 6-hour abdominal surgery.
While assessing Mr. Jennings in the preoperative holding area, the perioperative
nurse is concerned about the risk for pressure injury because of the weight of the
patient's body pressing against the surface of the OR bed for a long surgery. Which
of the following factors might the RNFA recognize as having the potential to
produce pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-a self-retaining retractor post clamped
to the OR bed rail and tightened against the patient's side
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. - CORRECT ANSWER-moderate sedation
To protect the forearms, hands, and clothing from contacting bacteria on the
outside of the used gown and gloves, members of the scrubbed surgical team
should use the following procedure to remove soiled gowns and gloves. Which
choice lists the appropriate first 3 steps in the removal of the sterile gown? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Wipe gloves clean, untie side gown closure, grasp gown at
one shoulder seam
From the following, choose the correct statement regarding closed gloving. -
CORRECT ANSWER-closed gloving only for initial gowning
While Fowler's position offers the best respiratory excursion for the patient, the
patient is at higher risk for _______ because of dependent pooling in the hips and
legs. - CORRECT ANSWER-Venous thrombosis
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Answers 100% PASS
Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft
b. handling ability
c. knot security
d. memory - CORRECT ANSWER-memory
It is important to assess pressure points when positioning a patient prone. Which
of the following are included in this assessment to prevent pressure injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER-genitals, knees, toes, and eyes
Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for skin closure? -
CORRECT ANSWER-reverse cutting
Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile strength? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Polydioxanone
A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is called _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER-interrupted
, Albert Janson, a 325-pound patient, is scheduled for a 6-hour abdominal surgery.
While assessing Mr. Jennings in the preoperative holding area, the perioperative
nurse is concerned about the risk for pressure injury because of the weight of the
patient's body pressing against the surface of the OR bed for a long surgery. Which
of the following factors might the RNFA recognize as having the potential to
produce pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-a self-retaining retractor post clamped
to the OR bed rail and tightened against the patient's side
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. - CORRECT ANSWER-moderate sedation
To protect the forearms, hands, and clothing from contacting bacteria on the
outside of the used gown and gloves, members of the scrubbed surgical team
should use the following procedure to remove soiled gowns and gloves. Which
choice lists the appropriate first 3 steps in the removal of the sterile gown? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Wipe gloves clean, untie side gown closure, grasp gown at
one shoulder seam
From the following, choose the correct statement regarding closed gloving. -
CORRECT ANSWER-closed gloving only for initial gowning
While Fowler's position offers the best respiratory excursion for the patient, the
patient is at higher risk for _______ because of dependent pooling in the hips and
legs. - CORRECT ANSWER-Venous thrombosis
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protected by copyright law
