CNOR Practice Questions With Complete Solutions
_______ is an herbal supplement that has been linked to an
increased risk of bleeding. Correct Answers Ginko
"Flammable" antiseptic solutions differ from "combustible" ones
in that Correct Answers combustible solutions have a flash
point above 100F
"Risk for patient injury due to the use of electrosurgery" is an
example of a perioperative RN documenting a nursing Correct
Answers diagnosis
"The patient's procedure is performed on the correct side, site,
and level" is an example of a nursing Correct Answers outcome
3 Principles of team member safety for radiation in OR Correct
Answers Time, Distance (at least 6ft away from patient/
source), Shielding (walls, leaded safety eyewear, lead aprons)
4 Distinct Characteristics of moderate sedation/ analgesia
Correct Answers 1. Able to respond purposefully to verbal
commands or light tactile stimulation
2. maintains protective reflexes & able to communicate verbally
3. Maintains adequate, spontaneous ventilation
4. Minimal variations in vital signs
7 rights of medication administration Correct Answers Patient
med
time
dose
,route
reason
documentation
A 22-year-old male unidentified trauma victim is in the OR
undergoing an exploratory laparotomy as a result of a gunshot
wound to the abdomen. He is wearing an ID band with his
trauma name and medical record number on his left wrist. The
patient's vital signs are BP 84/60, temperature 36 degrees
Celsius, pulse 120. No lab results have been reported. The
patient is intubated and the anesthesia professional is hanging IV
normal saline that is alternating with infusion of the blood
products. The massive transfusion protocol was initiated and 10
units of packed red blood cells have been administered. The
surgeon is removing a metal object that was located in the
patient's abdomen and the law enforcement officer is present in
the OR suite. The perioperative RN notices that there is a blood
splash on the floor.
Question 3
What is the most appropriate action the perioperative RN should
take regarding the blood splash on the Correct Answers Use an
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered hospital-
grade disinfectant to clean the area as soon as possible.
A 22-year-old male unidentified trauma victim is in the OR
undergoing an exploratory laparotomy as a result of a gunshot
wound to the abdomen. He is wearing an ID band with his
trauma name and medical record number on his left wrist. The
patient's vital signs are BP 84/60, temperature 36 degrees
Celsius, pulse 120. No lab results have been reported. The
patient is intubated and the anesthesia professional is hanging IV
,normal saline that is alternating with infusion of the blood
products. The massive transfusion protocol was initiated and 10
units of packed red blood cells have been administered. The
surgeon is removing a metal object that was located in the
patient's abdomen and the law enforcement officer is present in
the OR suite. The perioperative RN notices that there is a blood
splash on the floor.
Question 4
According to the AABB Standards of Blood Banks and
Transfusion Services, which ABO blood type and whic Correct
Answers ABO group O and red blood cells
A 22-year-old male unidentified trauma victim is in the OR
undergoing an exploratory laparotomy as a result of a gunshot
wound to the abdomen. He is wearing an ID band with his
trauma name and medical record number on his left wrist. The
patient's vital signs are BP 84/60, temperature 36 degrees
Celsius, pulse 120. No lab results have been reported. The
patient is intubated and the anesthesia professional is hanging IV
normal saline that is alternating with infusion of the blood
products. The massive transfusion protocol was initiated and 10
units of packed red blood cells have been administered. The
surgeon is removing a metal object that was located in the
patient's abdomen and the law enforcement officer is present in
the OR suite. The perioperative RN notices that there is a blood
splash on the floor.
The primary assessment of this patient should have included the
activities of the mnemonic "A, B, C, D, E" mean Correct
Answers Disability, and Exposure and Environmental control.
, A 22-year-old male unidentified trauma victim is in the OR
undergoing an exploratory laparotomy as a result of a gunshot
wound to the abdomen. He is wearing an ID band with his
trauma name and medical record number on his left wrist. The
patient's vital signs are BP 84/60, temperature 36 degrees
Celsius, pulse 120. No lab results have been reported. The
patient is intubated and the anesthesia professional is hanging IV
normal saline that is alternating with infusion of the blood
products. The massive transfusion protocol was initiated and 10
units of packed red blood cells have been administered. The
surgeon is removing a metal object that was located in the
patient's abdomen and the law enforcement officer is present in
the OR suite. The perioperative RN notices that there is a blood
splash on the floor.
Question 2According to the AORN Guidelines, what is an
appropriate action by the surgical technologist for manag
Correct Answers Separate the heavy instruments from the more
delicate instruments.
A 50-year-old woman is awake and alert in the PACU after a
left knee arthroplasty. What is the best measure below for the
perioperative RN to assess the patient's pain intensity? Correct
Answers Self-report on a standardized pain scale
A 67-year-old man was in surgery undergoing a left
thoracotomy and removal of a lesion on the left lung. The RN
circulator was relieved for a break. When the RN circulator
returned, the dressings were being applied and the surgical team
was ready to transfer the patient from the OR bed onto his unit
bed. The relief RN stated, "Everything is done" and then went to
help the anesthesia professional. The RN circulator helped
_______ is an herbal supplement that has been linked to an
increased risk of bleeding. Correct Answers Ginko
"Flammable" antiseptic solutions differ from "combustible" ones
in that Correct Answers combustible solutions have a flash
point above 100F
"Risk for patient injury due to the use of electrosurgery" is an
example of a perioperative RN documenting a nursing Correct
Answers diagnosis
"The patient's procedure is performed on the correct side, site,
and level" is an example of a nursing Correct Answers outcome
3 Principles of team member safety for radiation in OR Correct
Answers Time, Distance (at least 6ft away from patient/
source), Shielding (walls, leaded safety eyewear, lead aprons)
4 Distinct Characteristics of moderate sedation/ analgesia
Correct Answers 1. Able to respond purposefully to verbal
commands or light tactile stimulation
2. maintains protective reflexes & able to communicate verbally
3. Maintains adequate, spontaneous ventilation
4. Minimal variations in vital signs
7 rights of medication administration Correct Answers Patient
med
time
dose
,route
reason
documentation
A 22-year-old male unidentified trauma victim is in the OR
undergoing an exploratory laparotomy as a result of a gunshot
wound to the abdomen. He is wearing an ID band with his
trauma name and medical record number on his left wrist. The
patient's vital signs are BP 84/60, temperature 36 degrees
Celsius, pulse 120. No lab results have been reported. The
patient is intubated and the anesthesia professional is hanging IV
normal saline that is alternating with infusion of the blood
products. The massive transfusion protocol was initiated and 10
units of packed red blood cells have been administered. The
surgeon is removing a metal object that was located in the
patient's abdomen and the law enforcement officer is present in
the OR suite. The perioperative RN notices that there is a blood
splash on the floor.
Question 3
What is the most appropriate action the perioperative RN should
take regarding the blood splash on the Correct Answers Use an
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered hospital-
grade disinfectant to clean the area as soon as possible.
A 22-year-old male unidentified trauma victim is in the OR
undergoing an exploratory laparotomy as a result of a gunshot
wound to the abdomen. He is wearing an ID band with his
trauma name and medical record number on his left wrist. The
patient's vital signs are BP 84/60, temperature 36 degrees
Celsius, pulse 120. No lab results have been reported. The
patient is intubated and the anesthesia professional is hanging IV
,normal saline that is alternating with infusion of the blood
products. The massive transfusion protocol was initiated and 10
units of packed red blood cells have been administered. The
surgeon is removing a metal object that was located in the
patient's abdomen and the law enforcement officer is present in
the OR suite. The perioperative RN notices that there is a blood
splash on the floor.
Question 4
According to the AABB Standards of Blood Banks and
Transfusion Services, which ABO blood type and whic Correct
Answers ABO group O and red blood cells
A 22-year-old male unidentified trauma victim is in the OR
undergoing an exploratory laparotomy as a result of a gunshot
wound to the abdomen. He is wearing an ID band with his
trauma name and medical record number on his left wrist. The
patient's vital signs are BP 84/60, temperature 36 degrees
Celsius, pulse 120. No lab results have been reported. The
patient is intubated and the anesthesia professional is hanging IV
normal saline that is alternating with infusion of the blood
products. The massive transfusion protocol was initiated and 10
units of packed red blood cells have been administered. The
surgeon is removing a metal object that was located in the
patient's abdomen and the law enforcement officer is present in
the OR suite. The perioperative RN notices that there is a blood
splash on the floor.
The primary assessment of this patient should have included the
activities of the mnemonic "A, B, C, D, E" mean Correct
Answers Disability, and Exposure and Environmental control.
, A 22-year-old male unidentified trauma victim is in the OR
undergoing an exploratory laparotomy as a result of a gunshot
wound to the abdomen. He is wearing an ID band with his
trauma name and medical record number on his left wrist. The
patient's vital signs are BP 84/60, temperature 36 degrees
Celsius, pulse 120. No lab results have been reported. The
patient is intubated and the anesthesia professional is hanging IV
normal saline that is alternating with infusion of the blood
products. The massive transfusion protocol was initiated and 10
units of packed red blood cells have been administered. The
surgeon is removing a metal object that was located in the
patient's abdomen and the law enforcement officer is present in
the OR suite. The perioperative RN notices that there is a blood
splash on the floor.
Question 2According to the AORN Guidelines, what is an
appropriate action by the surgical technologist for manag
Correct Answers Separate the heavy instruments from the more
delicate instruments.
A 50-year-old woman is awake and alert in the PACU after a
left knee arthroplasty. What is the best measure below for the
perioperative RN to assess the patient's pain intensity? Correct
Answers Self-report on a standardized pain scale
A 67-year-old man was in surgery undergoing a left
thoracotomy and removal of a lesion on the left lung. The RN
circulator was relieved for a break. When the RN circulator
returned, the dressings were being applied and the surgical team
was ready to transfer the patient from the OR bed onto his unit
bed. The relief RN stated, "Everything is done" and then went to
help the anesthesia professional. The RN circulator helped
