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CNOR EXAM- 200 QUESTION PRACTICEDuring 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 - Answers -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 - Answers -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
B. inform the anesthesiologist
C. cancel the case
D. inform the surgeon - Answers -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 - Answers -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 - Answers -D. the rectus muscle
What is the shelf life of red blood cells when refrigerated?
A. 40 days
B. 46 days
C. 42 days
D. 44 days - Answers -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 - Answers -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
C. golden hour
D. trauma hour - Answers -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 - Answers -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 - Answers -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?
A. The anesthesia care provider, as the herb can prolong bleeding
B. The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), as there will be less need for
electrocautery
C. The AM admit nurse, since it is not necessary to hang an IV prophylactic antibiotic
D. - Answers -A. The anesthesia care provider, as the herb can prolong bleeding
During a local procedure, the nurse notices that the patient is exhibiting a sense of
uneasiness, agitation, coughing, and wheezing. The nurse should suspect a/an:
A. toxic reaction to the local anesthesia
B. allergic reaction to the local anesthesia
C. series of side effects to local anesthesia
D. normal reaction to the local anesthesia - Answers -B. allergic reaction to the local
anesthesia
,The _________________ lithotomy position is most often associated with compartment
syndrome.
A. frog-leg
B. standard
C. high
D. low - Answers -C. high
Patients with a possible injuring within the cranium should not be placed in a
________________ position.
A. Trendelenburg
B. Reverse Trendelenburg
C. Prone
D. Supine - Answers -A. Trendelenburg
A potential complication of epidural anesthesia caused by a/an
_____________________ is complete paralysis requiring intubation and systemic
support until the block is resolved.
A. knowledge deficit of the provider
B. subarachnoid injection
C. inadvertent dural puncture
D. vascular injection - Answers -B. subarachnoid injection
When stocking medication in the perioperative suite, it is important to stock single-dose
vials instead of multi-dose vials whenever possible because...
A. the preference card is easier to maintain
B. there is less risk of using a contaminated medication
C. it is a cost-saving measure
D. the pharmacy prefers single dose vials - Answers -B. there is less risk of using a
contaminated medication
When transporting instruments after a procedure, the _________________ require that
the instruments are put in a closed container of closed cart.
A. OSHA regulations
B. CDC Guidelines
C. AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice
D. TJC regulations - Answers -A. OSHA regulations
As part of the nursing process, a postoperative follow-up phone call should be made 24
to 48 hours after discharge. During the call the nurse is able to assess the achievement
of...
A. patient comfort
B. expected outcomes
C. patient satisfaction
D. surgical success - Answers -B. expected outcomes
, Techniques used to enhance effective communication with patients who have impaired
communication due to stroke include decreasing environmental stimuli, presenting one
idea at a time, treated the patient as an adult, and...
A. assisting by trying to complete the statements
B. asking simple questions
C. avoiding physical contact
D. using open-ended questions - Answers -B. asking simple questions
In the absence of a sterile transfer device when dispensing medication to the sterile
field, the best option is to...
A. have the scrub person draw up the medication in a syringe
B. ask the educator for direction
C. have the RN circulator draw up the medication in a syringe and transfer
D. use a bottle opener to remove the stopper and pour - Answers -C. have the RN
circulator draw up the medication in a syringe and transfer
Utilization and documentation of the nursing process when transferring care of the
perioperative patient demonstrate use of...
A. electronic medical record keeping
B. technical skills
C. critical thinking skills
D. clinical skills - Answers -C. critical thinking skills
The primary goal for moderate sedation/analgesia is for the patient to exhibit a
depressed level of consciousness while...
A. being unresponsive to verbal commands
B. scoring pain at 0/10 on a numeric pain score
C. maintaining a patient airway with assistance
D. being aroused with tactile stimulation - Answers -D. being aroused with tactile
simulation
During patient handoffs, providing the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse with the
amount and type of local anesthetic used for regional field block is an example of which
component of SBAR communication?
A. Situation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Recommendation - Answers -C. Assessment
Which of the following housekeeping duties must be completed prior to the first case of
the day?
A. mop floors prior to opening any suppliers
B. Dry-dust the overhead operating lights, articulated arms, furniture, flat surfaces, and
all portable and mounted equipment
C. Damp-dust the overhead operating lights, articulated arms, furniture, flat surfaces,
and all portable and mounted equipment
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