CNOR Practice Questions and Answers 2024 Rated A+.
When should assistive technology be used when transfering a patient? CORRECT ANSWERS:
When one team
... [Show More] member is required to lift more than 35lbs of patient
Time for surgeon to authenticate verbal orders (federal mandate, not hospital policy) CORRECT
ANSWERS: 48 hours
Examples of clinical alarms CORRECT ANSWERS: alarms on cardiac monitors anesthesia
machines, ventilators (visual, auditory or both)
Universal Protocol CORRECT ANSWERS: prevent wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong
surgery
1. Preop/ procedure verification process
2. marking site
3. time out
* part of assessment phase of Nursing Process
National Patient Safety Goals
Examples of full body patient transfer devices CORRECT ANSWERS: air-assisted transfer
mattresses (hovermats), full body slides, mechanical lifting equipment
Examples of safety-engineered devices to prevent sharps injuries CORRECT ANSWERS: blunt
suture needles, safety scalpels, needless systems, alternate wound closures
Contact time CORRECT ANSWERS: specific length of time disinfectants can remain in contact
w/ microorganisms to achieve disinfection
For every time of equipment of supply used on or for patient, what document should always be
followed? CORRECT ANSWERS: IFU- manufacturer's instructions for use
Adverse reactions to polymethymethacrylate (bone cement) CORRECT ANSWERS:
hypotension, cardiac arrest, CVA, pulmonary embolism, fat embolism, hypersensitivity,
thrombophlebitis, death
RN's action after hearing a verbal order from Dr CORRECT ANSWERS: read back the order
Symptoms of local anesthetic systemic toxicity CORRECT ANSWERS: metallic taste,
confusion, dizziness, numbness (initial phase)
CNOR Practice Questions and Answers 2024
Rated A+
Indication for use of BSS (Endosol) (balanced salt solution) CORRECT ANSWERS: keep eye
moist during surgery
Effective meds to reduce postop N/V CORRECT ANSWERS: Droperidol, Ondansetron,
Promethazine
Maximum number of meds prep RN should compound in periop suite CORRECT ANSWERS:
Three
What type of muscle cell is affected during MH? CORRECT ANSWERS: Skeletal
Examples of research evidence CORRECT ANSWERS: RCTs, systematic reviews, quasiexperimental studies
Standardized language that reflects period nursing practices? CORRECT ANSWERS:
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS)
Examples of non-absorbable suture materials CORRECT ANSWERS: cotton, milk, nylon
sutures
implant that reduces tremors, involuntary movements, gait problems for Parkinson's CORRECT
ANSWERS: Deep brain stimulator
What is Unique Device Identification? CORRECT ANSWERS: FDA requirement; every device
has a number (also on package); for implantable life-supporting, sustaining devices
Risk assessment for pressure injuries CORRECT ANSWERS: Braden Scale, Munro Scale, Scott
Triggers Tool
Using prophylactic dressings applied to healthy skin that is at risk for pressure injury may reduce
effects of CORRECT ANSWERS: pressure, shear, friction
Scatter radiation CORRECT ANSWERS: reflected off patient, table, shielding, material
(secondary radiation)
risk to personnel in room
Leakage Radiation CORRECT ANSWERS: emanates from X-ray tube housing (secondary
radiation)
Remnant Radiation CORRECT ANSWERS: exits patient & imparts image on film
poses little threat to personnel
The timing of the administration of a preoperative prophylactic antibiotic, when ordered for a
patient whose plan of care includes the use of a pneumatic tourniquet, should be based on the
CORRECT ANSWERS: goal of achieving optimal tissue concentration
& policy/ procedures of hospital
Limb occlusion pressure is the pneumatic
tourniquet pressure required to occlude
___________ blood flow in the limb. CORRECT ANSWERS: arterial
Before the pneumatic tourniquet is inflated, guidelines include the extremity may be
exsanguinated by CORRECT ANSWERS: using an elastic wrap
elevating the limb
The orthopedic surgeon and the anesthesia professional should determine the initial tourniquet
inflation pressure by measuringthe patient's CORRECT ANSWERS: limb occlusion pressure
During application of a pneumatic tourniquet to an extremity, the perioperative RN should
position the cuff tubing on or near the ___________ aspect of the extremity. CORRECT
ANSWERS: lateral
A perioperative RN develops a plan of care for a patient whose surgery includes the use of a
pneumatic tourniquet placed on her right lower extremity. Monitoring the patient's temperature
throughout the perioperative period is considered what part of the nursing process for this
patient? CORRECT ANSWERS: intervention
Maximum tourniquet cuff pressure for the
thigh should not exceed CORRECT ANSWERS: 350mmHg
When the use of monopolar electrosurgery is anticipated, after the application of a pneumatic
tourniquet, the perioperative RN should place a single-use dispersive electrode _____________
to the cuff. CORRECT ANSWERS: proximal
The employer must maintain the employee'sexposure record (ie, sharp incidents) for the duration
of employment plus ___ years? CORRECT ANSWERS: 30 years
Using the Gown Liquid Barrier Performance Class rating, a surgical gown classified as a Barrier
Level 4 should be worn when the anticipated level of exposure to fluids, splashes, or pressure on
the gown is CORRECT ANSWERS: high
The perioperative RN should anticipate classifying a surgical wound when there is a controlled
entry into the GI tract without spillage of gastric or bowel content as CORRECT ANSWERS:
Class II (Clean-contaminated). [Show Less]