CNOR EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
AND PRACTICE EXAM COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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... [Show More] patients life threatening injuries prevent required hair
removal before transfer to the OR. The best course of action
for the perioperative nurse to follow is to
A. Leave the hair at the incision site and prep the patient
B. use a razor and 3" cloth tape to remove the hair
C. moisten the area to be prepped and use a disposable
clipper
D. use a depilatory cream on the surgical site -
...ANSWER...C. moisten the area to be prepped and use a
disposable clipper
When prescribed, intermittent pneumatic compression
devices should be applied and functioning
A. after the administration of regional or gen anesthesia
B. before the admin of regional or gen anesthesia
C. before the patient arrives in the operating or procedure
room
D. after the patient arrives in the operating or procedure
room - ...ANSWER...B. before the admin of regional or gen
anesthesia
In planning for the transfer of an 18 pound child to the
gurney after bilateral myringotomies with insertion of ear
tubes, the perioperative nurse plans for which of the
following patient transfer aides
A. A lateral transfer device, one caregiver, and the
anesthesia professional
B. A lateral transfer device, two caregivers, and the
anesthesia professional
C. A lateral transfer device, three caregivers, and the
anesthesia professional
D. A mechanical list device, three caregivers and the
anesthesia professional - ...ANSWER...A. A lateral transfer
device, one caregiver, and the anesthesia professional
( any patient under 52 pounds)
Lead shielding used to minimize the patients exposure to
ionizing radiation should be placed
A. between the patient and the source of radiation, but not
within the path of the beam that originates from the x-ray
tube
B. between the patient and the source of radiation and within
the path of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube
C. between the patient and the image intensifier of the
fluoroscopic unit, but not within the path of the beam that
originates from the x-ray tube
D. between the patient and the image intensifier side of the
fluoroscopic unit, and within the path of the beam that
originates from the x-ray tube. - ...ANSWER...A. between
the patient and the source of radiation, but not within the
path of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube
An 18 year old pt is hesitant to remove her acrylic tongue
piercing before and ex-lap for a possible ruptured ovarian
cyst. The most appropriate verbal response for the
perioperative RN to provide is
A. You can always get another piercing if the opening for
this one closes
B. If the piercing is dislodged while the breathing tube is put
in, it could block your airway or be pushed into your lung
C. It is our policy that all jewelry be removed prior to
surgery
D. Your tongue could be burned if your jewelry serves as an
alternate ground for the electrocautery - ...ANSWER...B. If
the piercing is dislodged while the breathing tube is put in, it
could block your airway or be pushed into your lung
Which of the following statements reflects a female paitents
accurate understanding of her scheduled total abdominal
hysterectomy
A. I'm having all my female parts removed
B. I'm having a TAH
C. I'm having my uterus removed
D. I'm having my uterus removed through my vagina -
...ANSWER...C. I'm having my uterus removed
The plan of care for an obese patient in the supine position
may include
A. using 2 chest supports that extend from the clavicle to the
iliac crest
B. placing an axillary roll under the patients dependent
thorax
C. elevating the head 25 degrees
D. the use of foam heal padding - ...ANSWER...C. elevating
the head 25 degrees
Assessing the surgical patients psychosocial state allows the
RN to contribute to the plan of care by
A. suggesting modifications to the patients position
B. communicating effectively with other members of the
team
C. ensuring the requisite supplies and equipment are readily
available
D. Providing explanation, comfort and emotional support -
...ANSWER...D. Providing explanation, comfort and
emotional support
A pt scheduled for a bronchoscopy states he has had a
persistent cough with blood-tinged sputum, night sweats and
a loss of appetite with significant weight loss over the past
three months. Which action should be taken
A. Leave the portable HEPA filter unit "on" while the
patient is intubated to supplement normal room air
exchanges.
B. Schedule the patient for the first procedure of the day,
when the infection prevention specialist is available
C. Provide the patient with N-95 fit tested respirator to wear
during transport
D. Notify environmental services to delay cleaning the OR
until the air exchange system has had time to remove 99%
of airborne particles - ...ANSWER...D. Notify
environmental services to delay cleaning the OR until the air
exchange system has had time to remove 99% of airborne
particles
A 28 y/o Hispanic male is scheduled for repair of an
incarcerated inguinal hernia. He does not speak English. The
consent form is only available in English. The best way for
the nurse to ensure informed consent for this patient is to
A. witness the pts signature on the consent form
B. arrange for a medical interpreter
C. allow a family member to interpret for the surgeon
D. arrange for a Spanish speaking staff member to interpret
for the surgeon. - ...ANSWER...B. arrange for a medical
interpreter
If all members of the surgical team are present when the
patients enters the room, can the sign in a time out process
be performed? - ...ANSWER...yes
What are the three elements of the fire triangle -
...ANSWER...fuel, ignition, oxidizers
What is the "nominal hazard zone" in Laser safety -
...ANSWER...The space in which the level of direct,
reflected, or scattered radiation used during normal laser
operation exceeds the applicable max permissible exposure
How should a patient weighing more that 157 pounds be
transferred to the OR bed - ...ANSWER...Mechanical lifting
device by 3 caregivers plus anesthesia
When placing the patient in steep Trendelenberg, where
should the patients knees be on the bed - ...ANSWER...over
the distal break to allow for bending the knees and to secure
the pt, and to protect from undue shear during the procedure
When performing preoperative skin antisepsis, the
perioperative RN should
A. Shave the area to be prepped immediately before
applying the antiseptic
B. Apply the antiseptic in concentric circles moving from
the outer perimeter toward the incision site.
C. Clean the area to be prepped with 70% isopropyl alcohol
before applying the antiseptic.
D. Allow the antiseptic solution to dry for the full time
recommended in the manufacturers instructions for use
before the surgical drapes are applied - ...ANSWER...D.
Allow the antiseptic solution to dry for the full time
recommended in the manufacturers instructions for use
before the surgical drapes are applied [Show Less]