NIFA Study Guide Questions With
Correct Answers
The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves
that enter the pelvis through the - -Superior hypogastric plexus
-Which of the following is an important statement regarding the prevention
of degenerative orthopedic conditions - -Weight-bearing activities and joint
movement prevent cartilage from becoming thin or damaged
-The cerebellar tentorium supports which structures of the cerebral
hemispheres - -Temporal lobe
-the surgeon makes an incision through which of the following to access the
cremaster muscle, inguinal canal, and cord structures - -External oblique
muscle
-a physical barrier used in the prevention of adhesions that can take up to 2
weeks to absorb - -Interseed
-Tissue reaction characteristics that need considered when choosing suture
include - -Absorption
-The diagnostic test that is performed to differentiate between acute and
chronic thrombosis - -Digital subtraction angiography
-Morbidity and mortality may be greater with penetrating trauma because
identification of injuries may be more difficult when injuries are less obvious.
In the case of an adult victim with a low-velocity, low-caliber gunshot wound,
at far range, of the anterior left quadrant of the lower abdomen, what is the
MOI and description of the possible injuries - -enetrating; small entrance
wound, puncture of the anterior wall of the sigmoid colon, no disruption of
vessels, and bullet not found in pelvis
-With injury to the brain, swelling may occur quickly, requiring aggressive
decisions to manage increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). What is an
appropriate diuretic medication to give and what nursing actions would be
indicated for an older adult patient with traumatic brain injury, increased ICP,
and a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) - -Furosemide (Lasix) 20-80
mg IV; monitor for hypotension and note extent of diuresis
-Because herbal products are so readily available and have such widespread
media attention, many people think that they can safely self-medicate. Why
should the public be aware and educated about dietary supplements and
, potential harmful effects - -Unknown substances may be present in these
products.
-a possible benefit to the paramedian incision - -decreased risk for hernia
-An example of an indication for liver transplantation would be - -primary
hepatic cancer
-he largest part of the mammary gland rests on the - -Pectoralis major
muscle and serratus anterior
-During ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement, - -The unit is soaked in NS &
antibiotic solution, never lubricated.
-Patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) are not typically treated
surgically as often as patients with arterial disease because: - -CVI is not life-
threatening or limb-threatening
-35% of the refractive power of the eye is credited to which part of the eye -
-Lens
-Oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is an intraoperative emergency that can occur
during eye surgery. Select the definition of the response and contributing
factor(s) - -Trigeminal-vagal response caused by pressure on the globe or
retrobulbar block
-The perioperative nurse must be prepared for which additional procedure
when head and neck surgery is performed? - -Tracheostomy
-The perioperative nurse preparing for a procedure where STSGs will be
taken to cover several large burn areas will need to have available: - -sterile
mineral oil, tongue blades, and a mesher dermatome
-the correct term to describe the inward turning of one or both eyes - -
Esotropia
-The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves
that enter the pelvis through the - -Superior hypogastric plexus
-which surgical approach reduces the morbidity and mortality in removal of
an acoustic tumor - -Translabyrinthine approach
-Pt with hepatobiliary disease, The perioperative nurse, during the
preoperative assessment, questions and examines the patient for signs and
symptoms of jaundice, petechiae, and lethargy and: - -review chart for
bleeding and coagulation times and the platelet count.
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