NIFA FINAL PAPER 2026 EXAM Q&A STUDY
GUIDE GRADED A+
◉ positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent.
Answer: ulnar nerve injury
◉ positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation. Answer:
upper body ramp
◉ depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations.
Answer: succinylcholine
◉ hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal
and MRI compatible. Answer: ligating clip
◉ positioning device for head cases. Answer: mayfield head positioner
◉ suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as.
Answer: swaged
◉ overpressurization can lead to. Answer: hypercarbaria
,◉ most commonly used local anesthetic. Answer: lidocaine
◉ double gloving. Answer: the american college of surgeons endorses
double gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures
◉ anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily
aroused from sleep. Answer: moderate sedation / analgesia
◉ who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels. Answer: JCO
◉ factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team
can control. Answer: tissue handling
◉ patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase.
Answer: 3 week old neonate for cardiac anomaly
◉ suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis. Answer: vicryl
◉ trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to.
Answer: hypercarbia
,◉ process of decontamination begins when. Answer: at completion of
the surgical procedure
◉ which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral
position. Answer: compression of abdominal cavity
◉ primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid
loss and invasion of pathogens. Answer: keratin
◉ correct statement regarding closed gloving. Answer: closed gloving
can only be used for initial gloving
◉ what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's
history. Answer: cricoid pressure during induction
◉ on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders
among surgical techs and nurses. Answer: the cumulative effect of
repeated patient handling events q
◉ allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex. Answer: puritis,
edema, erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
◉ patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler.
Answer: true latex allergy
, ◉ 191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance
patient safety. Answer: use of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight
and size
◉ risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury. Answer: passing sharp
items using neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to
hand
◉ self retaining retractor for large patient. Answer: bookwalter
◉ silk loses tensile strength after what period of time. Answer: 1 year
◉ physical characteristic of suture. Answer: knot strength
◉ appropriate steps to remove sterile gown. Answer: wipe gloves clean,
untie side of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
◉ practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows:. Answer:
institutional policy
◉ laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could
lead to sepsis. Answer: inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on
insertion
GUIDE GRADED A+
◉ positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent.
Answer: ulnar nerve injury
◉ positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation. Answer:
upper body ramp
◉ depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations.
Answer: succinylcholine
◉ hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal
and MRI compatible. Answer: ligating clip
◉ positioning device for head cases. Answer: mayfield head positioner
◉ suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as.
Answer: swaged
◉ overpressurization can lead to. Answer: hypercarbaria
,◉ most commonly used local anesthetic. Answer: lidocaine
◉ double gloving. Answer: the american college of surgeons endorses
double gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures
◉ anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily
aroused from sleep. Answer: moderate sedation / analgesia
◉ who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels. Answer: JCO
◉ factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team
can control. Answer: tissue handling
◉ patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase.
Answer: 3 week old neonate for cardiac anomaly
◉ suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis. Answer: vicryl
◉ trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to.
Answer: hypercarbia
,◉ process of decontamination begins when. Answer: at completion of
the surgical procedure
◉ which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral
position. Answer: compression of abdominal cavity
◉ primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid
loss and invasion of pathogens. Answer: keratin
◉ correct statement regarding closed gloving. Answer: closed gloving
can only be used for initial gloving
◉ what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's
history. Answer: cricoid pressure during induction
◉ on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders
among surgical techs and nurses. Answer: the cumulative effect of
repeated patient handling events q
◉ allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex. Answer: puritis,
edema, erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
◉ patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler.
Answer: true latex allergy
, ◉ 191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance
patient safety. Answer: use of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight
and size
◉ risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury. Answer: passing sharp
items using neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to
hand
◉ self retaining retractor for large patient. Answer: bookwalter
◉ silk loses tensile strength after what period of time. Answer: 1 year
◉ physical characteristic of suture. Answer: knot strength
◉ appropriate steps to remove sterile gown. Answer: wipe gloves clean,
untie side of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
◉ practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows:. Answer:
institutional policy
◉ laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could
lead to sepsis. Answer: inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on
insertion
