CNOR AORN Prep Questions and Correct Answers

Where is the most common site of fire on or in the patient? Head, neck, upper chest An ASC does not have a radiology department at the facility. When surgical count discrepancies occur, what actions should be taken first by the periop RN? Follow the ASC's standardized process to locate the missing item pH 7.22, PACO2 25, HCO3 12 Metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation A periop RN teaching new nurses about robotic equipment safety should include competency verification for Troubleshooting equipment problems, use of consoles, and docking and undocking the robot Which of the following is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent whose actions cannot be reversed pharmaceutically? Succinylcholine A patient who is experiencing severe pain, a lack of sensation, swelling, vascular compromise, and restricted movement in the extremity after the use of a pneumatic tourniquet is most likely exhibiting the clinical manifestations of Compartment syndrome Implementing preoperative fasting guidelines is a preventative measure to decrease the patient's risk for Aspiration The relative humidity in the OR should be maintained between 20%-60% A 76 year old male is scheduled for an emergency trach. His wife mentions that he has a pacemaker. There is no time to assemble the team caring for his pacemaker. Preference card says surgeon uses monopolar for this. With whom should the RM circulator consult to determine interventions to perform for safe use of electrosurgery? Pacemaker manufacturer Which of the following is recognized as a primary means to prevent health care associated infections? Performing hand hygiene Unauthorized access to a patient's health information is a violation of HIPAA During the preoperative assessment, a patient reports being unable to understand the scheduled procedure. The operative consent has been signed. What is the periop RN's most appropriate action? Inform the surgeon that the consent has been signed