CNOR |certified nurse-operating room|Tests Bundle Set

Which patient population is more sensitive to dosage errors A. Male patients 25-40 B. Bariatric patients C. A patient with a history of polypharmacy D. Pediatric patients Answer D. Pediatric patients The National Patient Safety Goals directed at improving staff communication review the need f...

Aseptic technique is also known as: A. Clean technique B. Sterile technique C. Sterilization D. Decontamination Answer A. Clean technique Aseptic technique refers to clean methods of containing microbial contamination in the environment. The environment cannot be sterilized. An intrinsic...

While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the pt R knee has been marked by the surgeon but the pt is scheduled for the L Knee arthroplasty. What is the best action for the nurse? Answer verify with the surgeon A pt age 7 is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at th...

An appendectomy performed for acute, unruptured appendicitis is classified as which type of wound? A. Class 1 (clean) B. Class 2 (clean contaminated) C. Class 3 (contaminated) D. Class 4 (dirty) Answer C. Class 3 (contaminated) During a laser procedure, the disposable paper drapes ignite and ...

What is the leading and most costly occupational health problem in the united states? - headache - needlesticks and sharps injury resulting in exposures to transmissible diseases - overexertion leading to back strains sand sprain - overwork leading to fatigue Answer overexertion leading to bac...

Operating room's temperature range is Answer Between 68-73 degrees Fahrenheit and 20-23 degrees celsius Humidity in O.R. and PACU should range Answer Between 30%-60% and below 70% in storage rooms Tourninquet cuff should over lap Answer 3 inches but no more than 6 inches When Handling Spec...

Suture is define as: Answer a genetic term for all material used to repair and the-aproximate incited or torn tissue. Suture material have 3 properties: Answer Physical characteristics (tensile strength, memory) Handling characteristic (pliability) Tissue-reaction characteristic (absorption) ...

The limit for exposure to eythlene oxide are _____________of airborne ethylene oxide expressed as a time weighted average for an eight hour work shift in a 40 hour work week. A 0.5 parts per million B 1.5 parts per million C 5 parts per million D 1 parts per million Answer 1 parts per millio...

Most sensitive to dosage errors Answer pediatric patients medication reconciliation Answer promote safe pt outcomes related to medication administration contraindication to tourniquet use for carpal tunnel surgery Answer dialysis access device part of surgical safety checklist Answer an...

When should assistive technology be used when transfering a patient? AnswerWhen one team member is required to lift more than 35lbs of patient Time for surgeon to authenticate verbal orders (federal mandate, not hospital policy) Answer48 hours Examples of clinical alarms Answeralarms on cardia...

How do you do self-gowning and gloving relief members for a surgical team? Answer Open sterile gown and gloves on a separate surface using aseptic technique Most effective way to reduce possibility of contamination of sterile field during induction, positioning and prep of patient Answer Surgical...

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. ...

Early sign of MH Answer Tachycardia Signs of MH Answer HR increase 120; require increase 02; purple splotches; tight jaws Other conditions that have similar reaction to MH Answer Allergy to bone cement PE Allergy to anesthesia Blood Transfusion reaction steps Answer 1st- STOP transfu...

INTRAOPERATIVE CARE QUESTION What is the preferred type of needle for subcutaneous suturing? A. Blunt B. Keith C. Reverse cutting D. Taper cut Answer C. Reverse cutting Reverse cut a needle is preferred for subcutaneous suturing when it transects the skin lateral to the wall on the ou...