NIFA PERIOPERATIVE QUIZ NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile strength?
A. Surgical gut
B. Polypropylene
C. Surgical silk
D. Polydioxanone - ANSWER>>D. Polydioxanone or PDS
A type of suture to help eliminate tension on the primary suture line is known as:
A. Retention
B. Interrupted
C. Subcuticular
D. Buried - ANSWER>>A. Retention
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Of the following choices, which would not be a consideration for choosing suture?
A. Type of procedure
B. The tissue being reapproximated
C. Type of reapproximation
D. Scrub person preference - ANSWER>>D. Scrub person preference
Alexanders 15th P192
Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the pulse ox
reading?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertension
C. Vasoconstriction
Skin injuries related to shearing occur most commonly as a result of which of the
following positions?
A. Trendelenburg
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Lithotomy - ANSWER>>A. Trendelenburg
Alexanders 15th P165
A basic anesthesia monitoring device that is used during general anesthesia to
confirm successful endotracheal tube placement and determine the presence of gas
exchange is the:
A. Pulse oximetry device
B. Stethoscope
C. Capnometer/end-tidal CO2 monitor
D. Post-intubation arterial blood gas - ANSWER>>C. Capnometer/
The immature blood-brain barrier and decreased protein binding in infants increase
their sensitivity to which group of medications?
A. anticholinergics, parasympathetics
B. Antidysrhythmic agents
C. Opioids and hypnotics
D. Adrenerics - ANSWER>>C. Opioids and hypnotics
Alexander 15th p1009
Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response that best
reflects correct specimen care and handling.
A. Label consecutive specimens
, B. Send all specimens to the lab together as one pickup, including the frozen
sections
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
D. Neutralize formalin/formaldehyde spills with glycerin and call the hazmat team. -
ANSWER>>C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
Alexander 15th p32
From the following, choose the types of anesthesia that will allow patients to
tolerate potentially uncomfortable procedures while maintaining their own airway
and be easily aroused from light sleep.
A. Moderate anesthesia care
B. Local infiltraion
C. Moderate sedation/analgesia
D. Regional anesthesia - ANSWER>>C. Moderate Sedation/analgesia
Alexander 15th P130
Risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting should be assessed
preoperatively. Which of the following is a risk factor for PONV?
A. Male gender
B. Female gender
C. Postoperative use of NSAIDS
D. Surgery under 60 minutes - ANSWER>>B. Female gender
Alexanders 16th p269
Which of the following is a true statement about the use of liquids in the OR?
A. Use of volitile liquids such as acetone is limited to cleaning and they must be
properly stored
B. Flammable liquids are prohobited in the OR unless an ESU is in use
C. Skin prepping solutions can cause chemical burns
D. Betadine skin prep does not cause chemical burns - ANSWER>>C. Skin prepping
solution can cause chemical burns
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