CNOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
When should assistive technology be used when transfering a patient? - (ANSWER)When one team
member is required to lift more than 35lbs of patient
Time for surgeon to authenticate verbal orders (federal mandate, not hospital policy) - (ANSWER)48
hours
Examples of clinical alarms - (ANSWER)alarms on cardiac monitors anesthesia machines, ventilators
(visual, auditory or both)
Universal Protocol - (ANSWER)prevent wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong surgery
1. Preop/ procedure verification process
2. marking site
3. time out
* part of assessment phase of Nursing Process
National Patient Safety Goals
Examples of full body patient transfer devices - (ANSWER)air-assisted transfer mattresses (hovermats),
full body slides, mechanical lifting equipment
Examples of safety-engineered devices to prevent sharps injuries - (ANSWER)blunt suture needles,
safety scalpels, needless systems, alternate wound closures
Contact time - (ANSWER)specific length of time disinfectants can remain in contact w/ microorganisms
to achieve disinfection
For every time of equipment of supply used on or for patient, what document should always be
followed? - (ANSWER)IFU- manufacturer's instructions for use
,CNOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Adverse reactions to polymethymethacrylate (bone cement) - (ANSWER)hypotension, cardiac arrest,
CVA, pulmonary embolism, fat embolism, hypersensitivity, thrombophlebitis, death
RN's action after hearing a verbal order from Dr - (ANSWER)read back the order
Symptoms of local anesthetic systemic toxicity - (ANSWER)metallic taste, confusion, dizziness, numbness
(initial phase)
Indication for use of BSS (Endosol) (balanced salt solution) - (ANSWER)keep eye moist during surgery
Effective meds to reduce postop N/V - (ANSWER)Droperidol, Ondansetron, Promethazine
Maximum number of meds prep RN should compound in periop suite - (ANSWER)Three
What type of muscle cell is affected during MH? - (ANSWER)Skeletal
Examples of research evidence - (ANSWER)RCTs, systematic reviews, quasi-experimental studies
Standardized language that reflects period nursing practices? - (ANSWER)Perioperative Nursing Data Set
(PNDS)
Examples of non-absorbable suture materials - (ANSWER)cotton, milk, nylon sutures
implant that reduces tremors, involuntary movements, gait problems for Parkinson's - (ANSWER)Deep
brain stimulator
What is Unique Device Identification? - (ANSWER)FDA requirement; every device has a number (also on
package); for implantable life-supporting, sustaining devices
,CNOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Risk assessment for pressure injuries - (ANSWER)Braden Scale, Munro Scale, Scott Triggers Tool
Using prophylactic dressings applied to healthy skin that is at risk for pressure injury may reduce effects
of - (ANSWER)pressure, shear, friction
Scatter radiation - (ANSWER)reflected off patient, table, shielding, material (secondary radiation)
risk to personnel in room
Leakage Radiation - (ANSWER)emanates from X-ray tube housing (secondary radiation)
Remnant Radiation - (ANSWER)exits patient & imparts image on film
poses little threat to personnel
The timing of the administration of a preoperative prophylactic antibiotic, when ordered for a patient
whose plan of care includes the use of a pneumatic tourniquet, should be based on the - (ANSWER)goal
of achieving optimal tissue concentration
& policy/ procedures of hospital
Limb occlusion pressure is the pneumatic
tourniquet pressure required to occlude
___________ blood flow in the limb. - (ANSWER)arterial
Before the pneumatic tourniquet is inflated, guidelines include the extremity may be exsanguinated by -
(ANSWER)using an elastic wrap
elevating the limb
The orthopedic surgeon and the anesthesia professional should determine the initial tourniquet inflation
pressure by measuringthe patient's - (ANSWER)limb occlusion pressure
, CNOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
During application of a pneumatic tourniquet to an extremity, the perioperative RN should position the
cuff tubing on or near the ___________ aspect of the extremity. - (ANSWER)lateral
A perioperative RN develops a plan of care for a patient whose surgery includes the use of a pneumatic
tourniquet placed on her right lower extremity. Monitoring the patient's temperature throughout the
perioperative period is considered what part of the nursing process for this patient? -
(ANSWER)intervention
Maximum tourniquet cuff pressure for the
thigh should not exceed - (ANSWER)350mmHg
When the use of monopolar electrosurgery is anticipated, after the application of a pneumatic
tourniquet, the perioperative RN should place a single-use dispersive electrode _____________ to the
cuff. - (ANSWER)proximal
The employer must maintain the employee'sexposure record (ie, sharp incidents) for the duration of
employment plus ___ years? - (ANSWER)30 years
Using the Gown Liquid Barrier Performance Class rating, a surgical gown classified as a Barrier Level 4
should be worn when the anticipated level of exposure to fluids, splashes, or pressure on the gown is -
(ANSWER)high
The perioperative RN should anticipate classifying a surgical wound when there is a controlled entry into
the GI tract without spillage of gastric or bowel content as - (ANSWER)Class II (Clean-contaminated)
Bonewax is made of - (ANSWER)beeswax, paraffin, and isopropyl palmitate.
Which of the following is NOT a type of skeletal traction? - (ANSWER)Cervical halo
Gardner-Wells tongs
***Hip Spica cast***
Thomas splint balance suspension
When should assistive technology be used when transfering a patient? - (ANSWER)When one team
member is required to lift more than 35lbs of patient
Time for surgeon to authenticate verbal orders (federal mandate, not hospital policy) - (ANSWER)48
hours
Examples of clinical alarms - (ANSWER)alarms on cardiac monitors anesthesia machines, ventilators
(visual, auditory or both)
Universal Protocol - (ANSWER)prevent wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong surgery
1. Preop/ procedure verification process
2. marking site
3. time out
* part of assessment phase of Nursing Process
National Patient Safety Goals
Examples of full body patient transfer devices - (ANSWER)air-assisted transfer mattresses (hovermats),
full body slides, mechanical lifting equipment
Examples of safety-engineered devices to prevent sharps injuries - (ANSWER)blunt suture needles,
safety scalpels, needless systems, alternate wound closures
Contact time - (ANSWER)specific length of time disinfectants can remain in contact w/ microorganisms
to achieve disinfection
For every time of equipment of supply used on or for patient, what document should always be
followed? - (ANSWER)IFU- manufacturer's instructions for use
,CNOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Adverse reactions to polymethymethacrylate (bone cement) - (ANSWER)hypotension, cardiac arrest,
CVA, pulmonary embolism, fat embolism, hypersensitivity, thrombophlebitis, death
RN's action after hearing a verbal order from Dr - (ANSWER)read back the order
Symptoms of local anesthetic systemic toxicity - (ANSWER)metallic taste, confusion, dizziness, numbness
(initial phase)
Indication for use of BSS (Endosol) (balanced salt solution) - (ANSWER)keep eye moist during surgery
Effective meds to reduce postop N/V - (ANSWER)Droperidol, Ondansetron, Promethazine
Maximum number of meds prep RN should compound in periop suite - (ANSWER)Three
What type of muscle cell is affected during MH? - (ANSWER)Skeletal
Examples of research evidence - (ANSWER)RCTs, systematic reviews, quasi-experimental studies
Standardized language that reflects period nursing practices? - (ANSWER)Perioperative Nursing Data Set
(PNDS)
Examples of non-absorbable suture materials - (ANSWER)cotton, milk, nylon sutures
implant that reduces tremors, involuntary movements, gait problems for Parkinson's - (ANSWER)Deep
brain stimulator
What is Unique Device Identification? - (ANSWER)FDA requirement; every device has a number (also on
package); for implantable life-supporting, sustaining devices
,CNOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Risk assessment for pressure injuries - (ANSWER)Braden Scale, Munro Scale, Scott Triggers Tool
Using prophylactic dressings applied to healthy skin that is at risk for pressure injury may reduce effects
of - (ANSWER)pressure, shear, friction
Scatter radiation - (ANSWER)reflected off patient, table, shielding, material (secondary radiation)
risk to personnel in room
Leakage Radiation - (ANSWER)emanates from X-ray tube housing (secondary radiation)
Remnant Radiation - (ANSWER)exits patient & imparts image on film
poses little threat to personnel
The timing of the administration of a preoperative prophylactic antibiotic, when ordered for a patient
whose plan of care includes the use of a pneumatic tourniquet, should be based on the - (ANSWER)goal
of achieving optimal tissue concentration
& policy/ procedures of hospital
Limb occlusion pressure is the pneumatic
tourniquet pressure required to occlude
___________ blood flow in the limb. - (ANSWER)arterial
Before the pneumatic tourniquet is inflated, guidelines include the extremity may be exsanguinated by -
(ANSWER)using an elastic wrap
elevating the limb
The orthopedic surgeon and the anesthesia professional should determine the initial tourniquet inflation
pressure by measuringthe patient's - (ANSWER)limb occlusion pressure
, CNOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
During application of a pneumatic tourniquet to an extremity, the perioperative RN should position the
cuff tubing on or near the ___________ aspect of the extremity. - (ANSWER)lateral
A perioperative RN develops a plan of care for a patient whose surgery includes the use of a pneumatic
tourniquet placed on her right lower extremity. Monitoring the patient's temperature throughout the
perioperative period is considered what part of the nursing process for this patient? -
(ANSWER)intervention
Maximum tourniquet cuff pressure for the
thigh should not exceed - (ANSWER)350mmHg
When the use of monopolar electrosurgery is anticipated, after the application of a pneumatic
tourniquet, the perioperative RN should place a single-use dispersive electrode _____________ to the
cuff. - (ANSWER)proximal
The employer must maintain the employee'sexposure record (ie, sharp incidents) for the duration of
employment plus ___ years? - (ANSWER)30 years
Using the Gown Liquid Barrier Performance Class rating, a surgical gown classified as a Barrier Level 4
should be worn when the anticipated level of exposure to fluids, splashes, or pressure on the gown is -
(ANSWER)high
The perioperative RN should anticipate classifying a surgical wound when there is a controlled entry into
the GI tract without spillage of gastric or bowel content as - (ANSWER)Class II (Clean-contaminated)
Bonewax is made of - (ANSWER)beeswax, paraffin, and isopropyl palmitate.
Which of the following is NOT a type of skeletal traction? - (ANSWER)Cervical halo
Gardner-Wells tongs
***Hip Spica cast***
Thomas splint balance suspension
