NIFA FINAL EXAM 2026 Questions
AND Answers Graded A+
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom -
Correct answer-metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - Correct
answer-ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - Correct answer-upper
body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - Correct
answer-succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible - Correct answer-ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - Correct answer-mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - Correct
answer-swaged
overpressurization can lead to - Correct answer-hypercarbaria
,most commonly used local anesthetic - Correct answer-lidocaine
double gloving - Correct answer-the american college of surgeons endorses double
gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from
sleep - Correct answer-moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - Correct answer-JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control -
Correct answer-tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - Correct answer-3
week old neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - Correct answer-vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - Correct answer-
hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - Correct answer-at completion of the
surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position -
Correct answer-compression of abdominal cavity
,primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and
invasion of pathogens - Correct answer-keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - Correct answer-closed gloving can
only be used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - Correct
answer-cricoid pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among
surgical techs and nurses - Correct answer-the cumulative effect of repeated patient
handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - Correct answer-puritis,
edema, erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - Correct
answer-true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety -
Correct answer-use of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - Correct answer-passing sharp items
using neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - Correct answer-bookwalter
, silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - Correct answer-1 year
physical characteristic of suture - Correct answer-knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - Correct answer-wipe gloves clean, untie
side of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - Correct answer-
institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis
- Correct answer-inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - Correct answer-FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - Correct answer-C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - Correct
answer-pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - Correct answer-memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - Correct answer-replacing or tagging
sponges and laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - Correct
answer-trendelenburg
AND Answers Graded A+
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom -
Correct answer-metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - Correct
answer-ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - Correct answer-upper
body ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - Correct
answer-succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible - Correct answer-ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - Correct answer-mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - Correct
answer-swaged
overpressurization can lead to - Correct answer-hypercarbaria
,most commonly used local anesthetic - Correct answer-lidocaine
double gloving - Correct answer-the american college of surgeons endorses double
gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from
sleep - Correct answer-moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - Correct answer-JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control -
Correct answer-tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - Correct answer-3
week old neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - Correct answer-vicryl
trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - Correct answer-
hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - Correct answer-at completion of the
surgical procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position -
Correct answer-compression of abdominal cavity
,primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and
invasion of pathogens - Correct answer-keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - Correct answer-closed gloving can
only be used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - Correct
answer-cricoid pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among
surgical techs and nurses - Correct answer-the cumulative effect of repeated patient
handling events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - Correct answer-puritis,
edema, erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - Correct
answer-true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety -
Correct answer-use of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - Correct answer-passing sharp items
using neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - Correct answer-bookwalter
, silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - Correct answer-1 year
physical characteristic of suture - Correct answer-knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - Correct answer-wipe gloves clean, untie
side of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - Correct answer-
institutional policy
laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis
- Correct answer-inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - Correct answer-FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - Correct answer-C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - Correct
answer-pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - Correct answer-memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - Correct answer-replacing or tagging
sponges and laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - Correct
answer-trendelenburg
