CNOR QUESTIONS | COMPLETE CERTIFIED NURSE OPERATING ROOM (CNOR) PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, STUDY GUIDE & EXAM PREP 2026/2027
While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the pt R knee has been marked
by the surgeon but the pt is scheduled for the L Knee arthroplasty. What is the best action for
the nurse? - ANS ✔✔verify with the surgeon
A pt age 7 is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at the ambulatory surgery
center. During the preoperative telephone interview, the mother asks the preoperative nurse if
her daughter will be able to take her favorite stuffed animal into the OR. Which of the following
is the best response based on the child's developmental level - ANS ✔✔we will make sure the
toy stays with your daughter until the anesthetic takes effect
The periperative registered nurse notes that the pt is taking garlic as a prophylactic cold remedy.
This information is reported to which of the following health care providers? - ANS
✔✔Anesthesia care provider, because garlic can prolong bleeding
A pt who has just received a local anesthetic block is beginning to demonstrate decreased
breathing rate & depth, tremors, and muscle twitching, the nurse should suspect a/an - ANS
✔✔toxic reaction to the local anesthesia
the perioperative nurse can expect the would /ostomy/continence nurse to mark the site for the
stoma for a colostomy at - ANS ✔✔rectus muscle
During a local procedure, the nurse notices that the pt is exhibiting a sense of uneasiness,
agitation, coughing & wheezing. The nrse should suspect a/an - ANS ✔✔allergic reaction to the
local anesthesia
the 3 tops risk factors associated w/ pt falls are medications, gait, and - ANS ✔✔previous fall
normal hematocrit for pt age 10 years ranges from - ANS ✔✔34-40%
,universal protocol is a process to keep pt safe in surgery. Verbal confirmation is performed at 3
points during the perioperative period. Which of the following is identified as 1 of the 3 critical
points? - ANS ✔✔sign in before induction of anesthesia
a 12 year old boy is scheduled for srgery to repair a fracture to the knee involving the epiphyseal
plate. The perioperative nurse recognizes the primary complication resulting from the injury is -
ANS ✔✔impaired growth to the affected leg
a pt suffers a cardiac arrest following the injection of bupivacaine 0.5% w/ epi 1:200,000 25 mL
as a peripheral nerve block for L knee arthroscopy. The perioperative nurse can anticipate
obtaining which of the following drugs for the anesthesia care provider? - ANS ✔✔20% lipid
emulsion
Which of the following is an assessment parameter monitored through the use of perioperative
nurse process? - ANS ✔✔documentation of potential needs
preoperative pt assessment of the use of herbs is an important function of the perioperative
nurse so that - ANS ✔✔the appropriate healthcare provider can be notified of potential risks to
the surgical procedure
which electrolyte is important to check preoperatively after bowel prep the day before? - ANS
✔✔Potassium
AORN peripoperative nursing data set (PNDS) is the structured nursing vocabulary designed to
describe nursing care in the perioperative setting. At the core of the PNDS conceptual model is
the - ANS ✔✔patient
What Is Defined As The Standardized Process To Keep Patients Safe In Surgery? - ANS
✔✔Universal protocol
,The purpose of witnessing a surgical consent is to attest to which of the following? - ANS
✔✔the signature was voluntary and not coerced
Which one of the following antibiotics can potentiate neuromuscular blocking agents? - ANS
✔✔piperacillin
Universal protocol is - ANS ✔✔a standardized means for ensuring pt safety during surgery
during the discharge medication reconciliation process, the postanesthesia care unit nurse
educates the pt and family members to - ANS ✔✔use 1 pharmacy for filling all prescriptions and
OTC medications
a pt scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative prothrombin result of 12
seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is to - ANS ✔✔inform the surgical team and
transport the patient to the OR suite
During the preoperative assessment, the pt states that "donor-directed" RBCs are available and
should be sued if a blood transfusion is necessary. Which of the following is accurate about
donor directed RBCs? - ANS ✔✔donated blood is tested and processed by the blood bank
What is the physiological change associated w/ the normal aging process in geriatric pt? - ANS
✔✔increased vascular resistance
during the preoperative assessment, the perioperative nurse notes on the history & physical
that the pt has an entrapped median nerve on the volar surface of the wrist secondary to her
work as an IT specialist. The nurse will set up for which of the following procedures? - ANS
✔✔carpal tunnel repair
which of the following pt is at increased risk of inadvertent hypothermia? - ANS ✔✔82 year old
undergoing colectomy
, pt is admitted from a long term facility with a fractured hip. The pt has a " do not resuscitate"
(DNR) order in his medical record. The perioperative nurse's next action is to - ANS ✔✔ensure
that the pt, anesthesia care provider & surgeon have an opportunity to discuss options and
answer questions
It is the responsibility of the _____ to obtain informed consent for a proposed surgical
procedure - ANS ✔✔practitioner performing the procedure
a form of standardized language in the perioperative setting is reinforced by the use of which
documentation format? - ANS ✔✔PNDS
Pneumatic tourniquet inflation pressures are determined by - ANS ✔✔systolic BP, age of pt, &
circumference of extremity
placing sequential compression devices ( SCDs) on a pt legs preoperatively addresses which of
the following risk factors for the development of deep vain thrombosis (DVT)? - ANS ✔✔venous
stasis
a pt is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at 1000. In response to a question related
to NPO status, the pt states she had a sip of water with her usual dose of
metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide at 0700. The perioperative nurse's next response is to: - ANS
✔✔proceed with the case as scheduled
bone wax should be immediately available for craniotomies conducted in the Fowler position
because of this position's increased risk for: - ANS ✔✔air embolus
for a pt with a history of serum cholinesterase deficiency, which of the following anesthetic
agents should be avoided? - ANS ✔✔succinylcholin
QUESTIONS, STUDY GUIDE & EXAM PREP 2026/2027
While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the pt R knee has been marked
by the surgeon but the pt is scheduled for the L Knee arthroplasty. What is the best action for
the nurse? - ANS ✔✔verify with the surgeon
A pt age 7 is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at the ambulatory surgery
center. During the preoperative telephone interview, the mother asks the preoperative nurse if
her daughter will be able to take her favorite stuffed animal into the OR. Which of the following
is the best response based on the child's developmental level - ANS ✔✔we will make sure the
toy stays with your daughter until the anesthetic takes effect
The periperative registered nurse notes that the pt is taking garlic as a prophylactic cold remedy.
This information is reported to which of the following health care providers? - ANS
✔✔Anesthesia care provider, because garlic can prolong bleeding
A pt who has just received a local anesthetic block is beginning to demonstrate decreased
breathing rate & depth, tremors, and muscle twitching, the nurse should suspect a/an - ANS
✔✔toxic reaction to the local anesthesia
the perioperative nurse can expect the would /ostomy/continence nurse to mark the site for the
stoma for a colostomy at - ANS ✔✔rectus muscle
During a local procedure, the nurse notices that the pt is exhibiting a sense of uneasiness,
agitation, coughing & wheezing. The nrse should suspect a/an - ANS ✔✔allergic reaction to the
local anesthesia
the 3 tops risk factors associated w/ pt falls are medications, gait, and - ANS ✔✔previous fall
normal hematocrit for pt age 10 years ranges from - ANS ✔✔34-40%
,universal protocol is a process to keep pt safe in surgery. Verbal confirmation is performed at 3
points during the perioperative period. Which of the following is identified as 1 of the 3 critical
points? - ANS ✔✔sign in before induction of anesthesia
a 12 year old boy is scheduled for srgery to repair a fracture to the knee involving the epiphyseal
plate. The perioperative nurse recognizes the primary complication resulting from the injury is -
ANS ✔✔impaired growth to the affected leg
a pt suffers a cardiac arrest following the injection of bupivacaine 0.5% w/ epi 1:200,000 25 mL
as a peripheral nerve block for L knee arthroscopy. The perioperative nurse can anticipate
obtaining which of the following drugs for the anesthesia care provider? - ANS ✔✔20% lipid
emulsion
Which of the following is an assessment parameter monitored through the use of perioperative
nurse process? - ANS ✔✔documentation of potential needs
preoperative pt assessment of the use of herbs is an important function of the perioperative
nurse so that - ANS ✔✔the appropriate healthcare provider can be notified of potential risks to
the surgical procedure
which electrolyte is important to check preoperatively after bowel prep the day before? - ANS
✔✔Potassium
AORN peripoperative nursing data set (PNDS) is the structured nursing vocabulary designed to
describe nursing care in the perioperative setting. At the core of the PNDS conceptual model is
the - ANS ✔✔patient
What Is Defined As The Standardized Process To Keep Patients Safe In Surgery? - ANS
✔✔Universal protocol
,The purpose of witnessing a surgical consent is to attest to which of the following? - ANS
✔✔the signature was voluntary and not coerced
Which one of the following antibiotics can potentiate neuromuscular blocking agents? - ANS
✔✔piperacillin
Universal protocol is - ANS ✔✔a standardized means for ensuring pt safety during surgery
during the discharge medication reconciliation process, the postanesthesia care unit nurse
educates the pt and family members to - ANS ✔✔use 1 pharmacy for filling all prescriptions and
OTC medications
a pt scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative prothrombin result of 12
seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is to - ANS ✔✔inform the surgical team and
transport the patient to the OR suite
During the preoperative assessment, the pt states that "donor-directed" RBCs are available and
should be sued if a blood transfusion is necessary. Which of the following is accurate about
donor directed RBCs? - ANS ✔✔donated blood is tested and processed by the blood bank
What is the physiological change associated w/ the normal aging process in geriatric pt? - ANS
✔✔increased vascular resistance
during the preoperative assessment, the perioperative nurse notes on the history & physical
that the pt has an entrapped median nerve on the volar surface of the wrist secondary to her
work as an IT specialist. The nurse will set up for which of the following procedures? - ANS
✔✔carpal tunnel repair
which of the following pt is at increased risk of inadvertent hypothermia? - ANS ✔✔82 year old
undergoing colectomy
, pt is admitted from a long term facility with a fractured hip. The pt has a " do not resuscitate"
(DNR) order in his medical record. The perioperative nurse's next action is to - ANS ✔✔ensure
that the pt, anesthesia care provider & surgeon have an opportunity to discuss options and
answer questions
It is the responsibility of the _____ to obtain informed consent for a proposed surgical
procedure - ANS ✔✔practitioner performing the procedure
a form of standardized language in the perioperative setting is reinforced by the use of which
documentation format? - ANS ✔✔PNDS
Pneumatic tourniquet inflation pressures are determined by - ANS ✔✔systolic BP, age of pt, &
circumference of extremity
placing sequential compression devices ( SCDs) on a pt legs preoperatively addresses which of
the following risk factors for the development of deep vain thrombosis (DVT)? - ANS ✔✔venous
stasis
a pt is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at 1000. In response to a question related
to NPO status, the pt states she had a sip of water with her usual dose of
metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide at 0700. The perioperative nurse's next response is to: - ANS
✔✔proceed with the case as scheduled
bone wax should be immediately available for craniotomies conducted in the Fowler position
because of this position's increased risk for: - ANS ✔✔air embolus
for a pt with a history of serum cholinesterase deficiency, which of the following anesthetic
agents should be avoided? - ANS ✔✔succinylcholin
