CNOR PRACTICE EXAM PREP BY CCI NEWEST VERSION
2024-2026 ACTUAL 150+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What are the three tenets that radiation safety is based on - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Time, distance and sheilding
A patients life threatening injuries prevent required hair removal before
transfer to the OR. The best course of action for the perioperative
nurse to follow is to
A. Leave the hair at the incision site and prep the patient
B. use a razor and 3" cloth tape to remove the hair
C. moisten the area to be prepped and use a disposable clipper
D. use a depilatory cream on the surgical site - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
C. moisten the area to be prepped and use a disposable clipper
When prescribed, intermittent pneumatic compression devices should
be applied and functioning
A. after the administration of regional or gen anesthesia
B. before the admin of regional or gen anesthesia
C. before the patient arrives in the operating or procedure room
D. after the patient arrives in the operating or procedure room -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. before the admin of regional or gen
anesthesia
In planning for the transfer of an 18 pound child to the gurney after
bilateral myringotomies with insertion of ear tubes, the perioperative
nurse plans for which of the following patient transfer aides
A. A lateral transfer device, one caregiver, and the anesthesia
professional
,B. A lateral transfer device, two caregivers, and the anesthesia
professional
C. A lateral transfer device, three caregivers, and the anesthesia
professional
D. A mechanical list device, three caregivers and the anesthesia
professional - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. A lateral transfer device, one
caregiver, and the anesthesia professional
( any patient under 52 pounds)
Lead shielding used to minimize the patients exposure to ionizing
radiation should be placed
A. between the patient and the source of radiation, but not within the
path of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube
B. between the patient and the source of radiation and within the path
of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube
C. between the patient and the image intensifier of the fluoroscopic
unit, but not within the path of the beam that originates from the x-ray
tube
D. between the patient and the image intensifier side of the
fluoroscopic unit, and within the path of the beam that originates from
the x-ray tube. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. between the patient and the
source of radiation, but not within the path of the beam that originates
from the x-ray tube
An 18 year old pt is hesitant to remove her acrylic tongue piercing
before and ex-lap for a possible ruptured ovarian cyst. The most
appropriate verbal response for the perioperative RN to provide is
A. You can always get another piercing if the opening for this one closes
B. If the piercing is dislodged while the breathing tube is put in, it could
block your airway or be pushed into your lung
C. It is our policy that all jewelry be removed prior to surgery
,D. Your tongue could be burned if your jewelry serves as an alternate
ground for the electrocautery - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. If the piercing
is dislodged while the breathing tube is put in, it could block your
airway or be pushed into your lung
Which of the following statements reflects a female paitents accurate
understanding of her scheduled total abdominal hysterectomy
A. I'm having all my female parts removed
B. I'm having a TAH
C. I'm having my uterus removed
D. I'm having my uterus removed through my vagina - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔C. I'm having my uterus removed
The plan of care for an obese patient in the supine position may include
A. using 2 chest supports that extend from the clavicle to the iliac crest
B. placing an axillary roll under the patients dependent thorax
C. elevating the head 25 degrees
D. the use of foam heal padding - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. elevating
the head 25 degrees
Assessing the surgical patients psychosocial state allows the RN to
contribute to the plan of care by
A. suggesting modifications to the patients position
B. communicating effectively with other members of the team
C. ensuring the requisite supplies and equipment are readily available
D. Providing explanation, comfort and emotional support - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔D. Providing explanation, comfort and emotional support
A pt scheduled for a bronchoscopy states he has had a persistent cough
with blood-tinged sputum, night sweats and a loss of appetite with
significant weight loss over the past three months. Which action should
be taken
, A. Leave the portable HEPA filter unit "on" while the patient is
intubated to supplement normal room air exchanges.
B. Schedule the patient for the first procedure of the day, when the
infection prevention specialist is available
C. Provide the patient with N-95 fit tested respirator to wear during
transport
D. Notify environmental services to delay cleaning the OR until the air
exchange system has had time to remove 99% of airborne particles -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. Notify environmental services to delay
cleaning the OR until the air exchange system has had time to remove
99% of airborne particles
A 28 y/o Hispanic male is scheduled for repair of an incarcerated
inguinal hernia. He does not speak English. The consent form is only
available in English. The best way for the nurse to ensure informed
consent for this patient is to
A. witness the pts signature on the consent form
B. arrange for a medical interpreter
C. allow a family member to interpret for the surgeon
D. arrange for a Spanish speaking staff member to interpret for the
surgeon. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. arrange for a medical interpreter
If all members of the surgical team are present when the patients
enters the room, can the sign in a time out process be performed? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔yes
What are the three elements of the fire triangle - CORRECT ANSWER✔
✔fuel, ignition, oxidizers
What is the "nominal hazard zone" in Laser safety - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔The space in which the level of direct, reflected, or scattered
2024-2026 ACTUAL 150+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What are the three tenets that radiation safety is based on - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Time, distance and sheilding
A patients life threatening injuries prevent required hair removal before
transfer to the OR. The best course of action for the perioperative
nurse to follow is to
A. Leave the hair at the incision site and prep the patient
B. use a razor and 3" cloth tape to remove the hair
C. moisten the area to be prepped and use a disposable clipper
D. use a depilatory cream on the surgical site - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
C. moisten the area to be prepped and use a disposable clipper
When prescribed, intermittent pneumatic compression devices should
be applied and functioning
A. after the administration of regional or gen anesthesia
B. before the admin of regional or gen anesthesia
C. before the patient arrives in the operating or procedure room
D. after the patient arrives in the operating or procedure room -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. before the admin of regional or gen
anesthesia
In planning for the transfer of an 18 pound child to the gurney after
bilateral myringotomies with insertion of ear tubes, the perioperative
nurse plans for which of the following patient transfer aides
A. A lateral transfer device, one caregiver, and the anesthesia
professional
,B. A lateral transfer device, two caregivers, and the anesthesia
professional
C. A lateral transfer device, three caregivers, and the anesthesia
professional
D. A mechanical list device, three caregivers and the anesthesia
professional - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. A lateral transfer device, one
caregiver, and the anesthesia professional
( any patient under 52 pounds)
Lead shielding used to minimize the patients exposure to ionizing
radiation should be placed
A. between the patient and the source of radiation, but not within the
path of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube
B. between the patient and the source of radiation and within the path
of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube
C. between the patient and the image intensifier of the fluoroscopic
unit, but not within the path of the beam that originates from the x-ray
tube
D. between the patient and the image intensifier side of the
fluoroscopic unit, and within the path of the beam that originates from
the x-ray tube. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. between the patient and the
source of radiation, but not within the path of the beam that originates
from the x-ray tube
An 18 year old pt is hesitant to remove her acrylic tongue piercing
before and ex-lap for a possible ruptured ovarian cyst. The most
appropriate verbal response for the perioperative RN to provide is
A. You can always get another piercing if the opening for this one closes
B. If the piercing is dislodged while the breathing tube is put in, it could
block your airway or be pushed into your lung
C. It is our policy that all jewelry be removed prior to surgery
,D. Your tongue could be burned if your jewelry serves as an alternate
ground for the electrocautery - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. If the piercing
is dislodged while the breathing tube is put in, it could block your
airway or be pushed into your lung
Which of the following statements reflects a female paitents accurate
understanding of her scheduled total abdominal hysterectomy
A. I'm having all my female parts removed
B. I'm having a TAH
C. I'm having my uterus removed
D. I'm having my uterus removed through my vagina - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔C. I'm having my uterus removed
The plan of care for an obese patient in the supine position may include
A. using 2 chest supports that extend from the clavicle to the iliac crest
B. placing an axillary roll under the patients dependent thorax
C. elevating the head 25 degrees
D. the use of foam heal padding - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. elevating
the head 25 degrees
Assessing the surgical patients psychosocial state allows the RN to
contribute to the plan of care by
A. suggesting modifications to the patients position
B. communicating effectively with other members of the team
C. ensuring the requisite supplies and equipment are readily available
D. Providing explanation, comfort and emotional support - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔D. Providing explanation, comfort and emotional support
A pt scheduled for a bronchoscopy states he has had a persistent cough
with blood-tinged sputum, night sweats and a loss of appetite with
significant weight loss over the past three months. Which action should
be taken
, A. Leave the portable HEPA filter unit "on" while the patient is
intubated to supplement normal room air exchanges.
B. Schedule the patient for the first procedure of the day, when the
infection prevention specialist is available
C. Provide the patient with N-95 fit tested respirator to wear during
transport
D. Notify environmental services to delay cleaning the OR until the air
exchange system has had time to remove 99% of airborne particles -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. Notify environmental services to delay
cleaning the OR until the air exchange system has had time to remove
99% of airborne particles
A 28 y/o Hispanic male is scheduled for repair of an incarcerated
inguinal hernia. He does not speak English. The consent form is only
available in English. The best way for the nurse to ensure informed
consent for this patient is to
A. witness the pts signature on the consent form
B. arrange for a medical interpreter
C. allow a family member to interpret for the surgeon
D. arrange for a Spanish speaking staff member to interpret for the
surgeon. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. arrange for a medical interpreter
If all members of the surgical team are present when the patients
enters the room, can the sign in a time out process be performed? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔yes
What are the three elements of the fire triangle - CORRECT ANSWER✔
✔fuel, ignition, oxidizers
What is the "nominal hazard zone" in Laser safety - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔The space in which the level of direct, reflected, or scattered
