NIFA Perioperative quiz Latest Update 2024 -2025 Exam Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ ________ Precautions apply to blood, all body fluids, and excretions (except sweat), regardless of whether they contain visible blood, mucous membranes, and non -intact skin. A. Hospital B. Standard C. Isolation D. Contact - CORRECT ANSWER: B. Standard Alexanders 15th p62 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 - CORRECT ANSWER: C. Capnometer/ A type of suture to help eliminate tension on the primary suture line is known as: A. Retention B. Interrupted C. Subcuticular D. Buried - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Retention Alex 15th p193 An instrument that is used to occlude a vessel is know as: A. Hemostat B. Occluding clamp C. Kocher D. Forceps - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Hemostat Alexanders 15th 201 During the preliminary sponge count on closure of a repair of a ruptured aortic aneurysm, the circulating nurse was unable to account for 2 lap sponges. Select the appropriate communication that the circulating nurse must employ in addressing the entire te am during this count discrepancy. A. "Stop everything! I'm missing a couple of sponges. They are not in the trash or back table. Check the wound". B. "I think you are missing 2 sponges. Shall I call X -Ray while the scrub person checks her table again? Doctor, please check the incision site. C. "We have a count discrepancy. We started with 70 sponges and find only 68. We are missing 2 lap sponges". D. " Ive called X -Ray because we are short 2 lap sponges. I've called the charge RN to get someone to help me check the trash and linen. The rapid response team is on the way. - CORRECT ANSWER: C. We have a count discrepancy. We started with 70 sponges and find only 68. We are missing 2 lap sponges. Alexanders 15th p32 From the following, choose the correct statement regarding close gloving. A. Closed gloving can only be used for the initial gloving B. Closed gloving requires two people to execute without contamination C. There is an increased risk of contamination if the thumbs are not extended D. Closed gloving requires the hands to be kept in direct view - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Closed gloving can only be used for initial gloving Alexanders 15th p95 -96 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 - CORRECT ANSWER: C. Moderate Sedation/analgesia Alexander 15th P130 From the following, select an advantage polyester suture has over other nonabsorbable sutures. A. Greater tinsile strength B. Greater tissue reactivity C. Able to absorb tissue fluids D. decreased knot slippage - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Greater tinsile strength Alexanders 15th p190 In several studies, it was determined that the risk of contamination and subsequent infection to the wearer can be reduced by wearing two pairs of sterile surgical gloves, as opposed to wearing one pair. Select the correct statement that refers to double g loving in terms of a best practice. A. The American College of Surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures B. Wearing two glove layers permits re -gloving using the closed -glove technique for a contaminated glove. C. Wearing a glove liner between both layers of gloves may eliminate the risk of perforation to the inner glove, protecting the wearer from sharps injury. D. The AORN publication titled Recommended Practices for Prevention of Transmissible Infections in the Perioperative Practice Setting recommends the Double - Glove procedure during invasive procedures. - CORRECT ANSWER: A. The American College of Surgeons endorses gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures. Alexanders 15th p113 Linda Gardner is highly allergic to latex and the anesthesia provider plans to give Linda prophylactic medications before anesthesia. What medications might be administered to Linda in the preoperative holding area? A. Epinepherine and an H2 -blocker B. Vasopressin and atropine C. Prednisone and a beta -agonist inhaler D. Dimethylxanthine - CORRECT ANSWER: C. Prednisone and a beta -agonist inhaler Alexander 15 p66 Of the following choices, which would not be a consideration for choosing suture? A. Type of procedure B. The tissue being reapproximated C. Type of reapproximation D. Scrub person preference - CORRECT ANSWER: D. Scrub person preference Alexanders 15th P192 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. - CORRECT ANSWER: C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin Alexander 15th p32 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 - CORRECT ANSWER: B. Female gender Alexanders 16th p269 Select from the following medication that is used for PONV and has the potential for prolonged QT interval. A. Scopolamine patch B. Dolasteran C. Droperidol D. Prochlorperazine - CORRECT ANSWER: C. Droperidol Alexanders 15th p 277
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