CNOR Quiz 1 with Accurate Solutions
Identify the exogenous sources of infection.
A. Cracks in nail polish, artifical nails, and jewelry
B. talking, coughing and breathing
C. the patient's skin flora
D. A and B - ANSWER-D
The position of the Joint commision Association of periop nurses AORN, the CDC ad
the WHO regarding artificial nails worn by the perio op staff is that:
A. Artificial nails present no registered concerns
B. Properly maintained artificial nails harbor fewer microorganisms than natural nails.
C. artificial nails must not be worn in the OR
D. artificial nails are safe when worn under double gloves - ANSWER-C
Identify the cause of the majority of surgical site infections (SSI).
A. Poor aseptic technique
B. the patient's own flora
C. respiratory contaminants from peri op personnel
D. improperly cleaned lights in the OR - ANSWER-B
ID the main modes of transmission for microorganisms in the OR:
A. droplet, airborne, and contact
B. body fluids, purulent material, and blood
C. sneezing, coughing, and talking
D. blood and dirty equipment - ANSWER-A
Choose the best definition of universal precautions, as req. by the CDC since 1987:
A. universal precautions are only needed when caring for a patient with HIV/AIDS or
hep B
B. are needed when the caregiver is exposed to any blood, semen or vaginal
secretions.
C. are needed when the caregiver is exposed to the patient's mucous membrane's,
blood, secretions, or excretions except sweat.
D. are needed for all patients to prevent the transfer of any blood-borne pathogen,
including HIV, and Hep B - ANSWER-D
Select the example of Universal precautions standards
A. used proper handwashing technique and carefully dispose of all sharps,(blades,
needls, and pointed instruments)
B. use proper PPE, (gloves, masks, and gowns)
C.Recap or remove all needles to prevent accidental punctures
, D. A and B - ANSWER-D
ID the purpose of aseptic practice
A. to sterilize the skin by eliminating all bacteria
B. to prevent contamination of an open wound with infectious agents
C. to maintain a sterile field isolated from the adjacent unsterilized area
D. B and C - ANSWER-D
The most important piece of protective equipment used by OR personnel during a
brochoscopy is a
A. Gown
B. mask with shield and goggles
C. gloves
D. shoe covers - ANSWER-B
Choose the correct steps to prep a laceration extending through your patient's eyebrow
for suturing
A. shave his eyebrow
B. Irrigate his wound with prep solution, taking care to avoid splashin solution into his
eye
C. apply opthalmic ointment into his eye to protect it
D. A and C - ANSWER-B
ID how the length of Surgical prep time is determined
A. The OR committee sets the prep time
B. researchers who studied the effectiveness of the antimicrobial agents set the prep
time
C. the manufacturer's recommendations set the prep time
D. B and C - ANSWER-D
Select the best instruction to give a student nurse who placed the sterile drape on the
operative area when you notice it slid down several inches
A. "reposition the drape over the incision site and continue draping"
B "discard that drape and ask the circulating nurse for a new one"
C "removed the contaminated drape and place it on the back table"
D "tell the circulating nurse to re-prep the surgical area, and then drape it again" -
ANSWER-B
You observe a newly hired peri op nurse remove his mask and pocket it for use in the
next procedure, to save money. what is the best response.
A. thanks for cost saving. just allow your mask to hang around your neck between
procedures, please don't put it your pocket.
B. bag your used mask before you put it in your pocket. if you reuse your mask for cost
saving don't contaminate it.
Identify the exogenous sources of infection.
A. Cracks in nail polish, artifical nails, and jewelry
B. talking, coughing and breathing
C. the patient's skin flora
D. A and B - ANSWER-D
The position of the Joint commision Association of periop nurses AORN, the CDC ad
the WHO regarding artificial nails worn by the perio op staff is that:
A. Artificial nails present no registered concerns
B. Properly maintained artificial nails harbor fewer microorganisms than natural nails.
C. artificial nails must not be worn in the OR
D. artificial nails are safe when worn under double gloves - ANSWER-C
Identify the cause of the majority of surgical site infections (SSI).
A. Poor aseptic technique
B. the patient's own flora
C. respiratory contaminants from peri op personnel
D. improperly cleaned lights in the OR - ANSWER-B
ID the main modes of transmission for microorganisms in the OR:
A. droplet, airborne, and contact
B. body fluids, purulent material, and blood
C. sneezing, coughing, and talking
D. blood and dirty equipment - ANSWER-A
Choose the best definition of universal precautions, as req. by the CDC since 1987:
A. universal precautions are only needed when caring for a patient with HIV/AIDS or
hep B
B. are needed when the caregiver is exposed to any blood, semen or vaginal
secretions.
C. are needed when the caregiver is exposed to the patient's mucous membrane's,
blood, secretions, or excretions except sweat.
D. are needed for all patients to prevent the transfer of any blood-borne pathogen,
including HIV, and Hep B - ANSWER-D
Select the example of Universal precautions standards
A. used proper handwashing technique and carefully dispose of all sharps,(blades,
needls, and pointed instruments)
B. use proper PPE, (gloves, masks, and gowns)
C.Recap or remove all needles to prevent accidental punctures
, D. A and B - ANSWER-D
ID the purpose of aseptic practice
A. to sterilize the skin by eliminating all bacteria
B. to prevent contamination of an open wound with infectious agents
C. to maintain a sterile field isolated from the adjacent unsterilized area
D. B and C - ANSWER-D
The most important piece of protective equipment used by OR personnel during a
brochoscopy is a
A. Gown
B. mask with shield and goggles
C. gloves
D. shoe covers - ANSWER-B
Choose the correct steps to prep a laceration extending through your patient's eyebrow
for suturing
A. shave his eyebrow
B. Irrigate his wound with prep solution, taking care to avoid splashin solution into his
eye
C. apply opthalmic ointment into his eye to protect it
D. A and C - ANSWER-B
ID how the length of Surgical prep time is determined
A. The OR committee sets the prep time
B. researchers who studied the effectiveness of the antimicrobial agents set the prep
time
C. the manufacturer's recommendations set the prep time
D. B and C - ANSWER-D
Select the best instruction to give a student nurse who placed the sterile drape on the
operative area when you notice it slid down several inches
A. "reposition the drape over the incision site and continue draping"
B "discard that drape and ask the circulating nurse for a new one"
C "removed the contaminated drape and place it on the back table"
D "tell the circulating nurse to re-prep the surgical area, and then drape it again" -
ANSWER-B
You observe a newly hired peri op nurse remove his mask and pocket it for use in the
next procedure, to save money. what is the best response.
A. thanks for cost saving. just allow your mask to hang around your neck between
procedures, please don't put it your pocket.
B. bag your used mask before you put it in your pocket. if you reuse your mask for cost
saving don't contaminate it.
