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CNOR Practice Exam/100 Questions And Answers
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CNOR Practice Exam/100 Questions AndAnswers
Aseptic technique is also known as:
A. Clean technique
B. Sterile technique
C. Sterilization
D. Decontamination - -A. Clean technique
Aseptic technique refers to clean methods of containing microbial
contamination in the environment. The environment cannot be sterilized.
-An intrinsic factor that contributes to the development of a pressure injury
is:
A. Pressure
B. Hypothermia
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. General anesthesia - -C. Diabetes mellitus
An intrinsic factor is related to the health of the patient. Diabetes mellitus is
an intrinsic factor that contributes to the development of a pressure injury.
-Which of the following helps determine a patient's discharge destination?
A. Written discharge instructions from anesthesiology and medical staff
B. Risk of postoperative complications
C. Standardized pain scoring
D. General condition and readiness for discharge - -B. Risk of postoperative
complications
The choice of discharge site is based on patient acuity, access to follow-up
care, and the potential for postoperative complications.
-Central nervous system (CNS) signs and symptoms of local anesthetic
systemic toxicity (LAST) include:
A. Hypertension
B. Numbness of lips and tongue
C. Respiratory depression
D. Elevated temperature - -B. Numbness of lips and tongue
CNS symptoms of LAST include circumoral and tongue numbness. All other
options are not considered part of the CNS.
,-Autologous bone grafts should be stored at a temperature of:
A. 68*F (20*C)
B. 32*F (0*C)
C. -4*F (-20*C)
D. -112*F (-80*C) - -C. -4*F (-20*C)
Maintaining storage temperatures within recommended parameters of -4*F (-
20*C) helps ensure that autografts are maintained in optimal conditions for
successful replantation.
-When providing patient education for a child, it is important to understand
which learning characteristics of children?
A. Children are self-directed
B. Children use intrinsic thought processes
C. Children respond to use of activities that follow transitions of maturity.
D. Children respond to a trial-and-error approach - -D. Children respond to a
trial-and-error approach
When teaching children, using a trial-and-error approach is effective. Child
learners are task-oriented, use extrinsic thought processes, and value self-
esteem.
-Which of the following actions would decrease radiation exposure during
fluoroscopy procedures?
A. Positioning the patient as close to the tube as possible
B. Positioning the patient as far from the image intensifier as possible
C. Positioning the patient as far from the monitor as possible
D. Positioning the patient as close to the image intensifier as possible - -D.
Positioning the patient as close to the image intensifier as possible
The x-ray beams originate from the tube and are captured by the image
intensifier. Multiple studies have demonstrated that positioning the patient
closer to the image intensifier results in a significantly decreased dose of
radiation.
-A perioperative nurse is assisting an anesthesia professional with a rapid-
sequence induction by providing cricoid pressure using the Sellick maneuver.
Which of the following is the most appropriate description of this technique?
A. Exerting down-and-up pressure on the cricoid cartilage to compress the
trachea
, B. Palpating for the thyroid cartilage and exerting pressure on it with a
dominant index finger and thumb to occlude the esophagus
C. Applying pressure on the cricoid cartilage to occlude the esophagus
D. Maintaining pressure on the thyroid cartilage until anesthesia verifies
placement - -C. Applying pressure on the cricoid cartilage to occlude the
esophagus
The Sellick maneuver, more commonly known as cricoid pressure
application, involves exerting downward pressure on the cricoid cartilage
with the thumb and index finger of one hand to compress the esophagus.
The Sellick maneuver is used to prevent potential aspiration during induction
of anesthesia.
-A diagnostic procedure that replies on radio-frequency waves to reproduce
cross-sectional images of the body without exposing the patient to ionizing
radiation is:
A. Ultrasonography
B. Position emission tomography
C. Computed tomography
D. Magnetic resonance imaging - -D. Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging stimulates disequilibrium in the nuclei of
hydrogen atoms and the water of body cells. As nuclei return to their original
state, they emit radiofrequency signals.
-Which of the following movements of a powered instrument is used to drill
holes or to insert screws, wires, and pins?
A. Reciprocating
B. Oscillating
C. Alternating
D. Rotating - -D. Rotating
Rotary movement is used to drill holes or to insert screws, wires, or pins.
Reciprocating and oscillating movements are used to cut or remove bone.
Alternating movement should not be sued.
-What is the most likely cause of a rapid decrease in blood pressure and
heart rate for a patient being infused when 1.5% glycine is used for
irrigation?
A. Anaphylactic reaction
B. Myocardial infarction
C. TUR syndrome
D. Pulmonary embolus - -C. TUR syndrome
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