NIFA Perioperative quiz verified actual questions
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D. Scrub person preference
Alexanders 15th P192
- correct answer 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
B. Hypertension
Alexanders 15th P132
- correct answer Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the pulse ox reading?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertension
C. Vasoconstriction
D. Hypovolemia
A. Trendelenburg
Alexanders 15th P165
- correct answer 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
C. Capnometer/
- correct answer 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
C. Opioids and hypnotics
Alexander 15th p1009
- correct answer 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
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
Alexander 15th p32
- correct answer 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.
C. Moderate Sedation/analgesia
Alexander 15th P130
- correct answer 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
B. Female gender
Alexanders 16th p269
- correct answer 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
C. Skin prepping solution can cause chemical burns
Alexander 15th p33
- correct answer 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
C. Ligating clip
Alexanders 15th p198
- correct answer This hemostatic device offers a rapid and secure method of clamping arteries, veins,
nerves, and other small structures. This device remains in the patient, is not counted, and is made of a
metal that is not compatible with MRI. Select the correct hemostatic device that fits this description.
A. Hemostat
B. Alligator forcep
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D. Scrub person preference
Alexanders 15th P192
- correct answer 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
B. Hypertension
Alexanders 15th P132
- correct answer Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the pulse ox reading?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertension
C. Vasoconstriction
D. Hypovolemia
A. Trendelenburg
Alexanders 15th P165
- correct answer 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
C. Capnometer/
- correct answer 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
C. Opioids and hypnotics
Alexander 15th p1009
- correct answer 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
C. Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin
Alexander 15th p32
- correct answer 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.
C. Moderate Sedation/analgesia
Alexander 15th P130
- correct answer 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
B. Female gender
Alexanders 16th p269
- correct answer 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
C. Skin prepping solution can cause chemical burns
Alexander 15th p33
- correct answer 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
C. Ligating clip
Alexanders 15th p198
- correct answer This hemostatic device offers a rapid and secure method of clamping arteries, veins,
nerves, and other small structures. This device remains in the patient, is not counted, and is made of a
metal that is not compatible with MRI. Select the correct hemostatic device that fits this description.
A. Hemostat
B. Alligator forcep
