NIFA PERIOPERATIVE QUIZ 1 AND 2
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS NATIONAL
INSTITUTE FOR FIRST ASSISTANTS
◉ What do food and fluid restrictions before surgery reduce the risk of?
Answer: Patients vomiting and aspirating
◉ In what direction should the shaved site be rinsed? Answer: Begin at
the operative site and move outward in a circular motion
◉ Which of the following is NOT a task that assistants may be asked to
do on the day before surgery? Answer: Order sleep medication
◉ What is the goal of preoperative care? Answer: To prevent problems
related to surgery
◉ Which type of anesthesia causes unconsciousness? Answer: General
anesthesia
◉ Which action will assist in maximizing the safety and well being of
the patient before and during a surgical procedure? Answer: Providing
thorough patient education regarding preoperative instructions to the
patient in advance
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS NATIONAL
INSTITUTE FOR FIRST ASSISTANTS
◉ What do food and fluid restrictions before surgery reduce the risk of?
Answer: Patients vomiting and aspirating
◉ In what direction should the shaved site be rinsed? Answer: Begin at
the operative site and move outward in a circular motion
◉ Which of the following is NOT a task that assistants may be asked to
do on the day before surgery? Answer: Order sleep medication
◉ What is the goal of preoperative care? Answer: To prevent problems
related to surgery
◉ Which type of anesthesia causes unconsciousness? Answer: General
anesthesia
◉ Which action will assist in maximizing the safety and well being of
the patient before and during a surgical procedure? Answer: Providing
thorough patient education regarding preoperative instructions to the
patient in advance
