NIFA APRN RNFA - Perioperative Quiz
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1. A 9-year-old diabetic with an insulin pump, has arrived in the OR for emer-
gency repair of superficial facial and deep arm lacerations. The RNFA should
consider which of the following options for energy-generated hemostasis?: -
bipolar electrosurgery unit
2. The safest and most commonly used method of sterilization is which of the
following?: Steam sterilization
3. Of the following, which measure, supported by evidence, has been identified
to reduce SSIs and affect surgical outcomes?: Antibiotics given IV within 1 hour of the incision
for every procedure with an incision or entered body system
4. ______________ Precautions apply to blood, all body fluids, secretions, and
excretions (except sweat), regardless of whether they contain visible blood,
mucous membranes, and nonintact skin.: Standard
5. Surgical consents should be written at what level to meet health literacy
needs of all patients?: 5th grade
6. Suture permanently attached to the needle are referred to as____________.: -
swaged
7. Due to the BMI of the patient, the case you are participating in was converted
to open laparotomy. Your surgeon is uncertain as to which self retaining retrac-
tor is available within the facility. From the following, which is an appropriate
suggestion?: Bookwalter
8. Recommended practices for sponge, sharp and instrument counts should
follow which of the following?: Institutional policy
9. The scrub person was precepting a surgical technology student an orthopedic
case. The scrub person explained the importance of keeping the instruments
free of blood and bioburden during the procedure and demonstrated the best
practice and how to:: wipe the instruments with a sponge moistened with sterile water after each use.
10. Which anesthetic agent could not be given if an IV-only anesthesia plan was
employed?: Desflurane
11. When unexpected events occur that have, or could have, compromised
patient safety, a systematic investigatory process takes place. Significant infor-
mation is gained through this meticulous exploration. The primary motive for
carrying out a root cause analysis is to:: determine precisely what happened and why.
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12. Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct di-
agnosis, treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response
that best reflects correct specimen care and handling.: Avoid placing specimens for frozen
section in formalin.
13. Your patient had an episode of vomiting during anesthesia induction and
was effectively suctioned by anesthesia. Upon extubation, the patient present-
ed with coughing, wheezing, dyspnea, use of accessory muscles, and tachyp-
nea. What is this patient most likely experiencing?: Bronchospasm
14. Sponge counts should be performed at the time of permanent relief of either
the scrub person or circulating nurse, and _____.: Before the procedure, before closure of each
body cavity, before wound closure, at skin closure or end of procedure.
15. Which of the following anesthetics may result in fasiculations for the pa-
tient?: Succhinylcholine
16. The type of wound closure that occurs when approximation of the wound
edges does not occur for 3 or more days after a surgical procedure.: Third Intention
17. The intracorporeal suture technique uses the suture-tying process analo-
gous to the:: instrument tie
18. A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is called _____.: -
interrupted
19. From the following, select an advantage polyester suture has over other
nonabsorbable sutures.: Greater tensile strength
20. The term steam quality describes the amount of steam vapor and liquid
water in the mixture. The steam quality percentage recommended to achieve
efficient sterilization is:: 97% or greater.
21. Hypothermia is a common side effect of surgery and the perianesthesia
setting. The most common and effective method to prevent hypothermia is
through the use of:: forced air-warming blankets
22. During a hysteroscopy, sterile saline is used to expand the intrauterine com-
partment and enhance visualization. The perioperative nurse is concerned that
approximately 500 ml of fluid was unaccounted for and alerted the surgeon
and RNFA. The nurse's motive for this surveillance is to:: determine the potential for
intravasation
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1. A 9-year-old diabetic with an insulin pump, has arrived in the OR for emer-
gency repair of superficial facial and deep arm lacerations. The RNFA should
consider which of the following options for energy-generated hemostasis?: -
bipolar electrosurgery unit
2. The safest and most commonly used method of sterilization is which of the
following?: Steam sterilization
3. Of the following, which measure, supported by evidence, has been identified
to reduce SSIs and affect surgical outcomes?: Antibiotics given IV within 1 hour of the incision
for every procedure with an incision or entered body system
4. ______________ Precautions apply to blood, all body fluids, secretions, and
excretions (except sweat), regardless of whether they contain visible blood,
mucous membranes, and nonintact skin.: Standard
5. Surgical consents should be written at what level to meet health literacy
needs of all patients?: 5th grade
6. Suture permanently attached to the needle are referred to as____________.: -
swaged
7. Due to the BMI of the patient, the case you are participating in was converted
to open laparotomy. Your surgeon is uncertain as to which self retaining retrac-
tor is available within the facility. From the following, which is an appropriate
suggestion?: Bookwalter
8. Recommended practices for sponge, sharp and instrument counts should
follow which of the following?: Institutional policy
9. The scrub person was precepting a surgical technology student an orthopedic
case. The scrub person explained the importance of keeping the instruments
free of blood and bioburden during the procedure and demonstrated the best
practice and how to:: wipe the instruments with a sponge moistened with sterile water after each use.
10. Which anesthetic agent could not be given if an IV-only anesthesia plan was
employed?: Desflurane
11. When unexpected events occur that have, or could have, compromised
patient safety, a systematic investigatory process takes place. Significant infor-
mation is gained through this meticulous exploration. The primary motive for
carrying out a root cause analysis is to:: determine precisely what happened and why.
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_g9eybb
12. Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct di-
agnosis, treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response
that best reflects correct specimen care and handling.: Avoid placing specimens for frozen
section in formalin.
13. Your patient had an episode of vomiting during anesthesia induction and
was effectively suctioned by anesthesia. Upon extubation, the patient present-
ed with coughing, wheezing, dyspnea, use of accessory muscles, and tachyp-
nea. What is this patient most likely experiencing?: Bronchospasm
14. Sponge counts should be performed at the time of permanent relief of either
the scrub person or circulating nurse, and _____.: Before the procedure, before closure of each
body cavity, before wound closure, at skin closure or end of procedure.
15. Which of the following anesthetics may result in fasiculations for the pa-
tient?: Succhinylcholine
16. The type of wound closure that occurs when approximation of the wound
edges does not occur for 3 or more days after a surgical procedure.: Third Intention
17. The intracorporeal suture technique uses the suture-tying process analo-
gous to the:: instrument tie
18. A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is called _____.: -
interrupted
19. From the following, select an advantage polyester suture has over other
nonabsorbable sutures.: Greater tensile strength
20. The term steam quality describes the amount of steam vapor and liquid
water in the mixture. The steam quality percentage recommended to achieve
efficient sterilization is:: 97% or greater.
21. Hypothermia is a common side effect of surgery and the perianesthesia
setting. The most common and effective method to prevent hypothermia is
through the use of:: forced air-warming blankets
22. During a hysteroscopy, sterile saline is used to expand the intrauterine com-
partment and enhance visualization. The perioperative nurse is concerned that
approximately 500 ml of fluid was unaccounted for and alerted the surgeon
and RNFA. The nurse's motive for this surveillance is to:: determine the potential for
intravasation
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