RNFA MASTER STUDY NOTES 2026 HIGH
SCORE PRACTICE SOLVED
● A patient has an open left femur fracture and third degree burns of
20% of the body. In planning intraoperative care with the anesthesia
provider, the RNFA would identify which of the following as the most
immediate potential complication? Answer: A. Hypovolemic shock
B. Pulmonary embolus
C. Massive wound infection
D. Fat embolus
answer: A
● In obtaining a comprehensive health history, the RNFA learns that the
patient has been on preoperative steroid therapy. The RNFA should
know that this patient is most prone to: Answer: A. Anemia
B. Hypovolemic shock from excessive bleeding
C. Wound infection
D. Malignant hyperthermia
answer: C
, ● The RNFA learns from he plan of care that a patient is anxious about
the upcoming surgery, and during the preoperative visit, spending time
exploring the patient's fears and answering questions. The RNFA
concludes that the intervention has been effective when the patient"
Answer: A. States that everything will be all right, because the physician
is competent
B. Does not ask any more questions.
C. Has relaxed facial expression and is calm
D. States that there is no need for further discussion of this subject.
Answer: A
● The RNFA knows if the patients arms are abducted greater than 90
degrees away from the body it may cause what type of injury? Answer:
A. Brachial plexus injury
B. Facial nerve injury
C. Peroneal nerve injury
SCORE PRACTICE SOLVED
● A patient has an open left femur fracture and third degree burns of
20% of the body. In planning intraoperative care with the anesthesia
provider, the RNFA would identify which of the following as the most
immediate potential complication? Answer: A. Hypovolemic shock
B. Pulmonary embolus
C. Massive wound infection
D. Fat embolus
answer: A
● In obtaining a comprehensive health history, the RNFA learns that the
patient has been on preoperative steroid therapy. The RNFA should
know that this patient is most prone to: Answer: A. Anemia
B. Hypovolemic shock from excessive bleeding
C. Wound infection
D. Malignant hyperthermia
answer: C
, ● The RNFA learns from he plan of care that a patient is anxious about
the upcoming surgery, and during the preoperative visit, spending time
exploring the patient's fears and answering questions. The RNFA
concludes that the intervention has been effective when the patient"
Answer: A. States that everything will be all right, because the physician
is competent
B. Does not ask any more questions.
C. Has relaxed facial expression and is calm
D. States that there is no need for further discussion of this subject.
Answer: A
● The RNFA knows if the patients arms are abducted greater than 90
degrees away from the body it may cause what type of injury? Answer:
A. Brachial plexus injury
B. Facial nerve injury
C. Peroneal nerve injury
