CNOR 200 Question Practice; Questions with
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During preoperative verification the nurse notes the patient has an implantable
cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The nurse ensures the device is turned off prior
to the planned procedure because the _______________________ can
deprogram the device and cause it to trigger during the procedure.
A. wavelength
B. audible length
C. electrical component
D. volume Correct Answer-A. wavelength
Which of the following actions demonstrates a key physical attribute of the RN
circulator?
A. quickly anticipating the needs of the team
B. Using eye-hand coordination
C. Remaining calm
D. Concentrating during long procedure Correct Answer-B. Using eye-hand
coordination
A patient scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative
prothrombin result of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is to:
A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite
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B. inform the anesthesiologist
C. cancel the case
D. inform the surgeon Correct Answer-A. inform the surgical team and
transport the patient to the OR suite
Specimens should be transferred from the sterile field to the appropriate
container using ____________________ precautions.
A. droplet
B. contact
C. standard
D. universal Correct Answer-C. standard
The perioperative nurse can expert the wound/ostomy/continence nurse to
mark the site for the stoma for a colostomy at:
A. the patient's belt line
B. skin fold
C. a crease in the abdomen
D. the rectus muscle Correct Answer-D. the rectus muscle
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What is the shelf life of red blood cells when refrigerated?
A. 40 days
B. 46 days
C. 42 days
D. 44 days Correct Answer-C. 42 days
During a postoperative follow-up phone call, a patient recovering from a right
lumpectomy states that she is experiencing numbness to the ring (fourth) and
little (fifth) fingers of her right hand. The perioperative nurse suspects possible
damage to the:
A. median nerve
B. radial nerve
C. axillary nerve
D. ulnar nerve Correct Answer-D. ulnar nerve
The time between traumatic injury and effective treatment that directly
influences patient outcomes is referred to as the:
A. hour of decision
B. transitional hour
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C. golden hour
D. trauma hour Correct Answer-C. golden hour
Most medication errors in pediatric care occur because this patient population
varies dramatically in:
A. height
B. age
C. allergic reactions
D. weight Correct Answer-D. weight
Solutions used for manually cleaning flexible endoscopes should be discarded...
A. after they become cloudy
B. after there are visible particulates
C. at the end of the shift
D. after every use Correct Answer-D. after every use
The perioperative RN notes that the patient is taking garlic as a prophylactic cold
remedy. This information is reported to which of the following health care
providers?
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During preoperative verification the nurse notes the patient has an implantable
cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The nurse ensures the device is turned off prior
to the planned procedure because the _______________________ can
deprogram the device and cause it to trigger during the procedure.
A. wavelength
B. audible length
C. electrical component
D. volume Correct Answer-A. wavelength
Which of the following actions demonstrates a key physical attribute of the RN
circulator?
A. quickly anticipating the needs of the team
B. Using eye-hand coordination
C. Remaining calm
D. Concentrating during long procedure Correct Answer-B. Using eye-hand
coordination
A patient scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative
prothrombin result of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is to:
A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite
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Verified Answers
B. inform the anesthesiologist
C. cancel the case
D. inform the surgeon Correct Answer-A. inform the surgical team and
transport the patient to the OR suite
Specimens should be transferred from the sterile field to the appropriate
container using ____________________ precautions.
A. droplet
B. contact
C. standard
D. universal Correct Answer-C. standard
The perioperative nurse can expert the wound/ostomy/continence nurse to
mark the site for the stoma for a colostomy at:
A. the patient's belt line
B. skin fold
C. a crease in the abdomen
D. the rectus muscle Correct Answer-D. the rectus muscle
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Verified Answers
What is the shelf life of red blood cells when refrigerated?
A. 40 days
B. 46 days
C. 42 days
D. 44 days Correct Answer-C. 42 days
During a postoperative follow-up phone call, a patient recovering from a right
lumpectomy states that she is experiencing numbness to the ring (fourth) and
little (fifth) fingers of her right hand. The perioperative nurse suspects possible
damage to the:
A. median nerve
B. radial nerve
C. axillary nerve
D. ulnar nerve Correct Answer-D. ulnar nerve
The time between traumatic injury and effective treatment that directly
influences patient outcomes is referred to as the:
A. hour of decision
B. transitional hour
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C. golden hour
D. trauma hour Correct Answer-C. golden hour
Most medication errors in pediatric care occur because this patient population
varies dramatically in:
A. height
B. age
C. allergic reactions
D. weight Correct Answer-D. weight
Solutions used for manually cleaning flexible endoscopes should be discarded...
A. after they become cloudy
B. after there are visible particulates
C. at the end of the shift
D. after every use Correct Answer-D. after every use
The perioperative RN notes that the patient is taking garlic as a prophylactic cold
remedy. This information is reported to which of the following health care
providers?
