CNOR PRACTICE QUESTIONS | COMPLETE CERTIFIED NURSE OPERATING ROOM (CNOR) EXAM
REVIEW, STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
When should assistive technology be used when transferring a patient? - ANS ✔✔When one
team member is required to lift more than 35lbs of patient
Time for surgeon to authenticate verbal orders (federal mandate, not hospital policy) - ANS
✔✔48 hours
Examples of clinical alarms - ANS ✔✔alarms on cardiac monitors anesthesia machines,
ventilators (visual, auditory or both)
Universal Protocol - ANS ✔✔prevent wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong surgery
1. Preop/ procedure verification process
2. marking site
3. time out
* part of assessment phase of Nursing Process
National Patient Safety Goals
Examples of full body patient transfer devices - ANS ✔✔air-assisted transfer mattresses
(hovermats), full body slides, mechanical lifting equipment
Examples of safety-engineered devices to prevent sharps injuries - ANS ✔✔blunt suture
needles, safety scalpels, needless systems, alternate wound closures
,Contact time - ANS ✔✔specific length of time disinfectants can remain in contact w/
microorganisms to achieve disinfection
For every time of equipment of supply used on or for patient, what document should always be
followed? - ANS ✔✔IFU- manufacturer's instructions for use
Adverse reactions to polymethymethacrylate (bone cement) - ANS ✔✔hypotension, cardiac
arrest, CVA, pulmonary embolism, fat embolism, hypersensitivity, thrombophlebitis, death
RN's action after hearing a verbal order from Dr - ANS ✔✔read back the order
Symptoms of local anesthetic systemic toxicity - ANS ✔✔metallic taste, confusion, dizziness,
numbness (initial phase)
Indication for use of BSS (Endosol) (balanced salt solution) - ANS ✔✔keep eye moist during
surgery
Effective meds to reduce postop N/V - ANS ✔✔Droperidol, Ondansetron, Promethazine
Maximum number of meds prep RN should compound in periop suite - ANS ✔✔Three
What type of muscle cell is affected during MH? - ANS ✔✔Skeletal
Examples of research evidence - ANS ✔✔RCTs, systematic reviews, quasi-experimental studies
Standardized language that reflects period nursing practices? - ANS ✔✔Perioperative Nursing
Data Set (PNDS)
,Examples of non-absorbable suture materials - ANS ✔✔cotton, milk, nylon sutures
implant that reduces tremors, involuntary movements, gait problems for Parkinson's - ANS
✔✔Deep brain stimulator
What is Unique Device Identification? - ANS ✔✔FDA requirement; every device has a number
(also on package); for implantable life-supporting, sustaining devices
Risk assessment for pressure injuries - ANS ✔✔Braden Scale, Munro Scale, Scott Triggers Tool
Using prophylactic dressings applied to healthy skin that is at risk for pressure injury may reduce
effects of - ANS ✔✔pressure, shear, friction
Scatter radiation - ANS ✔✔reflected off patient, table, shielding, material (secondary radiation)
risk to personnel in room
Leakage Radiation - ANS ✔✔emanates from X-ray tube housing (secondary radiation)
Remnant Radiation - ANS ✔✔exits patient & imparts image on film
poses little threat to personnel
The timing of the administration of a preoperative prophylactic antibiotic, when ordered for a
patient whose plan of care includes the use of a pneumatic tourniquet, should be based on the -
ANS ✔✔goal of achieving optimal tissue concentration
& policy/ procedures of hospital
Limb occlusion pressure is the pneumatic
, tourniquet pressure required to occlude
___________ blood flow in the limb. - ANS ✔✔arterial
Before the pneumatic tourniquet is inflated, guidelines include the extremity may be
exsanguinated by - ANS ✔✔using an elastic wrap
elevating the limb
The orthopedic surgeon and the anesthesia professional should determine the initial tourniquet
inflation pressure by measuringthe patient's - ANS ✔✔limb occlusion pressure
During application of a pneumatic tourniquet to an extremity, the perioperative RN should
position the cuff tubing on or near the ___________ aspect of the extremity. - ANS ✔✔lateral
A perioperative RN develops a plan of care for a patient whose surgery includes the use of a
pneumatic tourniquet placed on her right lower extremity. Monitoring the patient's
temperature throughout the perioperative period is considered what part of the nursing
process for this patient? - ANS ✔✔intervention
Maximum tourniquet cuff pressure for the
thigh should not exceed - ANS ✔✔350mmHg
When the use of monopolar electrosurgery is anticipated, after the application of a pneumatic
tourniquet, the perioperative RN should place a single-use dispersive electrode _____________
to the cuff. - ANS ✔✔proximal
The employer must maintain the employee'sexposure record (ie, sharp incidents) for the
duration of employment plus ___ years? - ANS ✔✔30 years
REVIEW, STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
When should assistive technology be used when transferring a patient? - ANS ✔✔When one
team member is required to lift more than 35lbs of patient
Time for surgeon to authenticate verbal orders (federal mandate, not hospital policy) - ANS
✔✔48 hours
Examples of clinical alarms - ANS ✔✔alarms on cardiac monitors anesthesia machines,
ventilators (visual, auditory or both)
Universal Protocol - ANS ✔✔prevent wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong surgery
1. Preop/ procedure verification process
2. marking site
3. time out
* part of assessment phase of Nursing Process
National Patient Safety Goals
Examples of full body patient transfer devices - ANS ✔✔air-assisted transfer mattresses
(hovermats), full body slides, mechanical lifting equipment
Examples of safety-engineered devices to prevent sharps injuries - ANS ✔✔blunt suture
needles, safety scalpels, needless systems, alternate wound closures
,Contact time - ANS ✔✔specific length of time disinfectants can remain in contact w/
microorganisms to achieve disinfection
For every time of equipment of supply used on or for patient, what document should always be
followed? - ANS ✔✔IFU- manufacturer's instructions for use
Adverse reactions to polymethymethacrylate (bone cement) - ANS ✔✔hypotension, cardiac
arrest, CVA, pulmonary embolism, fat embolism, hypersensitivity, thrombophlebitis, death
RN's action after hearing a verbal order from Dr - ANS ✔✔read back the order
Symptoms of local anesthetic systemic toxicity - ANS ✔✔metallic taste, confusion, dizziness,
numbness (initial phase)
Indication for use of BSS (Endosol) (balanced salt solution) - ANS ✔✔keep eye moist during
surgery
Effective meds to reduce postop N/V - ANS ✔✔Droperidol, Ondansetron, Promethazine
Maximum number of meds prep RN should compound in periop suite - ANS ✔✔Three
What type of muscle cell is affected during MH? - ANS ✔✔Skeletal
Examples of research evidence - ANS ✔✔RCTs, systematic reviews, quasi-experimental studies
Standardized language that reflects period nursing practices? - ANS ✔✔Perioperative Nursing
Data Set (PNDS)
,Examples of non-absorbable suture materials - ANS ✔✔cotton, milk, nylon sutures
implant that reduces tremors, involuntary movements, gait problems for Parkinson's - ANS
✔✔Deep brain stimulator
What is Unique Device Identification? - ANS ✔✔FDA requirement; every device has a number
(also on package); for implantable life-supporting, sustaining devices
Risk assessment for pressure injuries - ANS ✔✔Braden Scale, Munro Scale, Scott Triggers Tool
Using prophylactic dressings applied to healthy skin that is at risk for pressure injury may reduce
effects of - ANS ✔✔pressure, shear, friction
Scatter radiation - ANS ✔✔reflected off patient, table, shielding, material (secondary radiation)
risk to personnel in room
Leakage Radiation - ANS ✔✔emanates from X-ray tube housing (secondary radiation)
Remnant Radiation - ANS ✔✔exits patient & imparts image on film
poses little threat to personnel
The timing of the administration of a preoperative prophylactic antibiotic, when ordered for a
patient whose plan of care includes the use of a pneumatic tourniquet, should be based on the -
ANS ✔✔goal of achieving optimal tissue concentration
& policy/ procedures of hospital
Limb occlusion pressure is the pneumatic
, tourniquet pressure required to occlude
___________ blood flow in the limb. - ANS ✔✔arterial
Before the pneumatic tourniquet is inflated, guidelines include the extremity may be
exsanguinated by - ANS ✔✔using an elastic wrap
elevating the limb
The orthopedic surgeon and the anesthesia professional should determine the initial tourniquet
inflation pressure by measuringthe patient's - ANS ✔✔limb occlusion pressure
During application of a pneumatic tourniquet to an extremity, the perioperative RN should
position the cuff tubing on or near the ___________ aspect of the extremity. - ANS ✔✔lateral
A perioperative RN develops a plan of care for a patient whose surgery includes the use of a
pneumatic tourniquet placed on her right lower extremity. Monitoring the patient's
temperature throughout the perioperative period is considered what part of the nursing
process for this patient? - ANS ✔✔intervention
Maximum tourniquet cuff pressure for the
thigh should not exceed - ANS ✔✔350mmHg
When the use of monopolar electrosurgery is anticipated, after the application of a pneumatic
tourniquet, the perioperative RN should place a single-use dispersive electrode _____________
to the cuff. - ANS ✔✔proximal
The employer must maintain the employee'sexposure record (ie, sharp incidents) for the
duration of employment plus ___ years? - ANS ✔✔30 years
