NURS 315 2026 PRACTICE EXAM Q&A
GRADED A+
⚫Match the anesthesia term to it's definition:
a. general
b. regional
c. monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
d. moderate sedation
e. local
1. administration of anesthetic agents by an anesthesiologist, CRNA, or
specially trained perioperative RN
2. an injection of local anesthetics near nerve fibers to cause reversible
loss of sensation over an area of the body
3. anesthesia provider monitory and sedation of the pt
4. drug induced, reversible state of unconsciousness
5. infiltration or topical administration of agents to anesthetize a body part.
Answer: a. 4, b. 2, c. 3, d. 1, e. 5
⚫The endotracheal tube or laryngeal mask airway is removed
a. when the pt is able to maintain their airway
b. when the pt is fully awake
c. after in IV injection of sugammadex
d. one the narcotic reversal agent is administered. Answer: a
⚫The most consistent early indicator of a malignant hyperthermia crisis is
a. a change in the ECG
b. an increase in end tidal CO2
c. hyperkalemia
d. lactic acidosis. Answer: b
⚫When is it appropriate for the periop nurse to release cricoid pressure?
a. as the anesthesia provider starts to intubate the pt
b. one the trachea is occluded
c. when the ET tube cuff is inflated
d. when the ET tube stylet is removed. Answer: c
, ⚫A neighbor calls the preoperative area and asks the perioperative RN
"how is my friend? I missed her at church and I heard she was in the
hospital." What is the RN's appropriate response?
a. Here's her daughter's number; she can give you more info
b. She's doing well but I cannot give you any more info
c. The pt has requested that we share her info only with family
d. We are getting her ready for surgery so you can talk with her in a few
hours. Answer: C
⚫perioperative nursing care documentation must include a description of
the pt care delivered and the pt response to that care
a. True
b. False. Answer: A
⚫What is the perioperative RN's responsibility regarding informed
consent?
a. Ensure that the consent is correct, signed and witnessed
b. Obtain verbal consent if there is no written consent
c. Provide the pt a list of alternative treatments to the proposed surgery
d. Review the procedure and expected outcome with the pt. Answer: A
⚫The pat's privacy is guaranteed under the HIPPA. What other resource
should the nurse review before sharing a pt's healthcare information?
a. The facility's policy and procedure
b. Department protocol
c. Physician's notes
d. None of the above. Answer: A
⚫Which of the following must be noted during the preoperative nurse's
assessment?
a. Financial and insurance info
b. Length of illness and physical therapy arrangements
c. Detailed religious beliefs and expectations of the surgical outcome
d. Family of personal reactions to anesthesia. Answer: D
⚫Many national organizations are focusing on ways to improve pt care.
Match the organization with their associated safety activity.
A. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS)
B. Institute of medicine IOM
c. The Joint Commision
GRADED A+
⚫Match the anesthesia term to it's definition:
a. general
b. regional
c. monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
d. moderate sedation
e. local
1. administration of anesthetic agents by an anesthesiologist, CRNA, or
specially trained perioperative RN
2. an injection of local anesthetics near nerve fibers to cause reversible
loss of sensation over an area of the body
3. anesthesia provider monitory and sedation of the pt
4. drug induced, reversible state of unconsciousness
5. infiltration or topical administration of agents to anesthetize a body part.
Answer: a. 4, b. 2, c. 3, d. 1, e. 5
⚫The endotracheal tube or laryngeal mask airway is removed
a. when the pt is able to maintain their airway
b. when the pt is fully awake
c. after in IV injection of sugammadex
d. one the narcotic reversal agent is administered. Answer: a
⚫The most consistent early indicator of a malignant hyperthermia crisis is
a. a change in the ECG
b. an increase in end tidal CO2
c. hyperkalemia
d. lactic acidosis. Answer: b
⚫When is it appropriate for the periop nurse to release cricoid pressure?
a. as the anesthesia provider starts to intubate the pt
b. one the trachea is occluded
c. when the ET tube cuff is inflated
d. when the ET tube stylet is removed. Answer: c
, ⚫A neighbor calls the preoperative area and asks the perioperative RN
"how is my friend? I missed her at church and I heard she was in the
hospital." What is the RN's appropriate response?
a. Here's her daughter's number; she can give you more info
b. She's doing well but I cannot give you any more info
c. The pt has requested that we share her info only with family
d. We are getting her ready for surgery so you can talk with her in a few
hours. Answer: C
⚫perioperative nursing care documentation must include a description of
the pt care delivered and the pt response to that care
a. True
b. False. Answer: A
⚫What is the perioperative RN's responsibility regarding informed
consent?
a. Ensure that the consent is correct, signed and witnessed
b. Obtain verbal consent if there is no written consent
c. Provide the pt a list of alternative treatments to the proposed surgery
d. Review the procedure and expected outcome with the pt. Answer: A
⚫The pat's privacy is guaranteed under the HIPPA. What other resource
should the nurse review before sharing a pt's healthcare information?
a. The facility's policy and procedure
b. Department protocol
c. Physician's notes
d. None of the above. Answer: A
⚫Which of the following must be noted during the preoperative nurse's
assessment?
a. Financial and insurance info
b. Length of illness and physical therapy arrangements
c. Detailed religious beliefs and expectations of the surgical outcome
d. Family of personal reactions to anesthesia. Answer: D
⚫Many national organizations are focusing on ways to improve pt care.
Match the organization with their associated safety activity.
A. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS)
B. Institute of medicine IOM
c. The Joint Commision
