NIFA FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the
pulse ox reading?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertension
C. Vasoconstriction
D. Hypovolemia . Answer: B. Hypertension
Alexanders 15th P132
◉ Skin injuries related to shearing occur most commonly as a result of
which of the following positions?
A. Trendelenburg
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Lithotomy . Answer: A. Trendelenburg
Alexanders 15th P165
,◉ A basic anesthesia monitoring device that is used during general
anesthesia to confirm successful endotracheal tube placement and
determine the presence of gas exchange is the:
A. Pulse oximetry device
B. Stethoscope
C. Capnometer/end-tidal CO2 monitor
D. Post-intubation arterial blood gas . Answer: C. Capnometer/
◉ The immature blood-brain barrier and decreased protein binding in
infants increase their sensitivity to which group of medications?
A. anticholinergics, parasympathetics
B. Antidysrhythmic agents
C. Opioids and hypnotics
D. Adrenerics . Answer: C. Opioids and hypnotics
Alexander 15th p1009
◉ Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for
correct diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient.
Select the response that best reflects correct specimen care and handling.
A. Label consecutive specimens
B. Send all specimens to the lab together as one pickup, including the
frozen sections
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
, D. Neutralize formalin/formaldehyde spills with glycerin and call the
hazmat team. . Answer: C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section
in formalin
Alexander 15th p32
◉ From the following, choose the types of anesthesia that will allow
patients to tolerate potentially uncomfortable procedures while
maintaining their own airway and be easily aroused from light sleep.
A. Moderate anesthesia care
B. Local infiltraion
C. Moderate sedation/analgesia
D. Regional anesthesia . Answer: C. Moderate Sedation/analgesia
Alexander 15th P130
◉ Risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting should be assessed
preoperatively. Which of the following is a risk factor for PONV?
A. Male gender
B. Female gender
C. Postoperative use of NSAIDS
D. Surgery under 60 minutes . Answer: B. Female gender
Alexanders 16th p269
◉ Which of the following is a true statement about the use of liquids in
the OR?
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the
pulse ox reading?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertension
C. Vasoconstriction
D. Hypovolemia . Answer: B. Hypertension
Alexanders 15th P132
◉ Skin injuries related to shearing occur most commonly as a result of
which of the following positions?
A. Trendelenburg
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Lithotomy . Answer: A. Trendelenburg
Alexanders 15th P165
,◉ A basic anesthesia monitoring device that is used during general
anesthesia to confirm successful endotracheal tube placement and
determine the presence of gas exchange is the:
A. Pulse oximetry device
B. Stethoscope
C. Capnometer/end-tidal CO2 monitor
D. Post-intubation arterial blood gas . Answer: C. Capnometer/
◉ The immature blood-brain barrier and decreased protein binding in
infants increase their sensitivity to which group of medications?
A. anticholinergics, parasympathetics
B. Antidysrhythmic agents
C. Opioids and hypnotics
D. Adrenerics . Answer: C. Opioids and hypnotics
Alexander 15th p1009
◉ Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for
correct diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient.
Select the response that best reflects correct specimen care and handling.
A. Label consecutive specimens
B. Send all specimens to the lab together as one pickup, including the
frozen sections
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
, D. Neutralize formalin/formaldehyde spills with glycerin and call the
hazmat team. . Answer: C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section
in formalin
Alexander 15th p32
◉ From the following, choose the types of anesthesia that will allow
patients to tolerate potentially uncomfortable procedures while
maintaining their own airway and be easily aroused from light sleep.
A. Moderate anesthesia care
B. Local infiltraion
C. Moderate sedation/analgesia
D. Regional anesthesia . Answer: C. Moderate Sedation/analgesia
Alexander 15th P130
◉ Risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting should be assessed
preoperatively. Which of the following is a risk factor for PONV?
A. Male gender
B. Female gender
C. Postoperative use of NSAIDS
D. Surgery under 60 minutes . Answer: B. Female gender
Alexanders 16th p269
◉ Which of the following is a true statement about the use of liquids in
the OR?
