CNOR STUDY PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Most sensitive to dosage errors - CORRECT ANSWER-
pediatric patients
medication reconciliation - CORRECT ANSWER-promote safe
pt outcomes related to medication administration
contraindication to tourniquet use for carpal tunnel surgery -
CORRECT ANSWER-dialysis access device
part of surgical safety checklist - CORRECT ANSWER-any
special equipment, devices, or implants will be needed
organization responsible for accepted nursing diagnoses -
CORRECT ANSWER-NANDA
surgical site marking - CORRECT ANSWER-surgeon before pt
receives any sedation
Risk for DVT - CORRECT ANSWER-hx of varicosities
active warming of patient with forced air should begin -
CORRECT ANSWER-preop holding area
increased risk for developing pressure ulcer - CORRECT
ANSWER-poor preoperative nutritional status
purpose of preoperative assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-to
develop pt's plan of care
, preoperative hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER-moisten the
area to be prepped and use a disposable clipper
best time for SCDs - CORRECT ANSWER-before induction of
anesthesia
transferring 18 lb patient - CORRECT ANSWER-lateral transfer
device, one caregiver, one anesthesia
ionizing radiation puts pt at risk for - CORRECT ANSWER-
impaired skin integrity
importance of removing tongue ring prior to surgery -
CORRECT ANSWER-if piercing is dislodged while ET tube is
being placed, it could block airway or get pushed into lung
pt statement regarding total abdominal hysterectomy -
CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm having my uterus removed"
pt at increased risk for impaired tissue integrity - CORRECT
ANSWER-intermittent claudication
purpose of perioperative plan of care - CORRECT ANSWER-
assist pt in meeting desired outcomes
sx: persistent cough w/ blood tinged sputum, night sweats, loss
of appetite w/ signification weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER-
delay cleaning of the OR until the air exchange system has had
time to remove 99% of particles, 28 minutes
hispanic pt, consent is only available in english - CORRECT
ANSWER-call medical interpreter
surgeon is anxious to get pt draped ASAP after prepping -
CORRECT ANSWER-remind surgeon that allowing prep to dry
will prevent volatile fumes from being trapped under drapes
AND ANSWERS
Most sensitive to dosage errors - CORRECT ANSWER-
pediatric patients
medication reconciliation - CORRECT ANSWER-promote safe
pt outcomes related to medication administration
contraindication to tourniquet use for carpal tunnel surgery -
CORRECT ANSWER-dialysis access device
part of surgical safety checklist - CORRECT ANSWER-any
special equipment, devices, or implants will be needed
organization responsible for accepted nursing diagnoses -
CORRECT ANSWER-NANDA
surgical site marking - CORRECT ANSWER-surgeon before pt
receives any sedation
Risk for DVT - CORRECT ANSWER-hx of varicosities
active warming of patient with forced air should begin -
CORRECT ANSWER-preop holding area
increased risk for developing pressure ulcer - CORRECT
ANSWER-poor preoperative nutritional status
purpose of preoperative assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-to
develop pt's plan of care
, preoperative hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER-moisten the
area to be prepped and use a disposable clipper
best time for SCDs - CORRECT ANSWER-before induction of
anesthesia
transferring 18 lb patient - CORRECT ANSWER-lateral transfer
device, one caregiver, one anesthesia
ionizing radiation puts pt at risk for - CORRECT ANSWER-
impaired skin integrity
importance of removing tongue ring prior to surgery -
CORRECT ANSWER-if piercing is dislodged while ET tube is
being placed, it could block airway or get pushed into lung
pt statement regarding total abdominal hysterectomy -
CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm having my uterus removed"
pt at increased risk for impaired tissue integrity - CORRECT
ANSWER-intermittent claudication
purpose of perioperative plan of care - CORRECT ANSWER-
assist pt in meeting desired outcomes
sx: persistent cough w/ blood tinged sputum, night sweats, loss
of appetite w/ signification weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER-
delay cleaning of the OR until the air exchange system has had
time to remove 99% of particles, 28 minutes
hispanic pt, consent is only available in english - CORRECT
ANSWER-call medical interpreter
surgeon is anxious to get pt draped ASAP after prepping -
CORRECT ANSWER-remind surgeon that allowing prep to dry
will prevent volatile fumes from being trapped under drapes
