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CNOR Practice Exam Prep by CCI 2026/2027
LATEST EXAM TEST 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+ GRADE,
A patients life threatening injuries prevent required hair removal before transfer to the OR. The
best course of action for the perioperative nurse to follow is to
A. Leave the hair at the incision site and prep the patient
B. use a razor and 3" cloth tape to remove the hair
C. moisten the area to be prepped and use a disposable clipper
D. use a depilatory cream on the surgical site - correct answer-C. moisten the area to be prepped
and use a disposable clipper
When prescribed, intermittent pneumatic compression devices should be applied and functioning
A. after the administration of regional or gen anesthesia
B. before the admin of regional or gen anesthesia
C. before the patient arrives in the operating or procedure room
D. after the patient arrives in the operating or procedure room - correct answer-B. before the
admin of regional or gen anesthesia
In planning for the transfer of an 18 pound child to the gurney after bilateral myringotomies with
insertion of ear tubes, the perioperative nurse plans for which of the following patient transfer
aides
A. A lateral transfer device, one caregiver, and the anesthesia professional
B. A lateral transfer device, two caregivers, and the anesthesia professional
C. A lateral transfer device, three caregivers, and the anesthesia professional
D. A mechanical list device, three caregivers and the anesthesia professional - correct answer-A. A
lateral transfer device, one caregiver, and the anesthesia professional
( any patient under 52 pounds)
Lead shielding used to minimize the patients exposure to ionizing radiation should be placed
A. between the patient and the source of radiation, but not within the path of the beam that
originates from the x-ray tube
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B. between the patient and the source of radiation and within the path of the beam that
originates from the x-ray tube
C. between the patient and the image intensifier of the fluoroscopic unit, but not within the
path of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube
D. between the patient and the image intensifier side of the fluoroscopic unit, and within the
path of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube. - correct answer-A. between the patient and
the source of radiation, but not within the path of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube
An 18 year old pt is hesitant to remove her acrylic tongue piercing before and ex-lap for a possible
ruptured ovarian cyst. The most appropriate verbal response for the perioperative RN to provide
is
A. You can always get another piercing if the opening for this one closes
B. If the piercing is dislodged while the breathing tube is put in, it could block your airway or be
pushed into your lung
C. It is our policy that all jewelry be removed prior to surgery
D. Your tongue could be burned if your jewelry serves as an alternate ground for the electrocautery -
correct answer-B. If the piercing is dislodged while the breathing tube is put in, it could block
your airway or be pushed into your lung
Which of the following statements reflects a female paitents accurate understanding of her
scheduled total abdominal hysterectomy
A. I'm having all my female parts removed
B. I'm having a TAH
C. I'm having my uterus removed
D. I'm having my uterus removed through my vagina - correct answer-C. I'm having my uterus
removed
The plan of care for an obese patient in the supine position may include
A. using 2 chest supports that extend from the clavicle to the iliac crest
B. placing an axillary roll under the patients dependent thorax
C. elevating the head 25 degrees
D. the use of foam heal padding - correct answer-C. elevating the head 25 degrees
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Assessing the surgical patients psychosocial state allows the RN to contribute to the plan of care
by
A. suggesting modifications to the patients position
B. communicating effectively with other members of the team
C. ensuring the requisite supplies and equipment are readily available
D. Providing explanation, comfort and emotional support - correct answer-D. Providing
explanation, comfort and emotional support
A pt scheduled for a bronchoscopy states he has had a persistent cough with blood-tinged sputum,
night sweats and a loss of appetite with significant weight loss over the past three months. Which
action should be taken
A. Leave the portable HEPA filter unit "on" while the patient is intubated to supplement normal
room air exchanges.
B. Schedule the patient for the first procedure of the day, when the infection prevention specialist is
available
C. Provide the patient with N-95 fit tested respirator to wear during transport
D. Notify environmental services to delay cleaning the OR until the air exchange system has had time
to remove 99% of airborne particles - correct answer-D. Notify environmental services to delay
cleaning the OR until the air exchange system has had time to remove 99% of airborne particles
A 28 y/o Hispanic male is scheduled for repair of an incarcerated inguinal hernia. He does not
speak English. The consent form is only available in English. The best way for the nurse to ensure
informed consent for this patient is to
A. witness the pts signature on the consent form
B. arrange for a medical interpreter
C. allow a family member to interpret for the surgeon
D. arrange for a Spanish speaking staff member to interpret for the surgeon. - correct answer-B.
arrange for a medical interpreter
If all members of the surgical team are present when the patients enters the room, can the sign in
a time out process be performed? - correct answer-yes
What are the three elements of the fire triangle - correct answer-fuel, ignition, oxidizers
29 May 2026
CNOR Practice Exam Prep by CCI 2026/2027
LATEST EXAM TEST 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+ GRADE,
A patients life threatening injuries prevent required hair removal before transfer to the OR. The
best course of action for the perioperative nurse to follow is to
A. Leave the hair at the incision site and prep the patient
B. use a razor and 3" cloth tape to remove the hair
C. moisten the area to be prepped and use a disposable clipper
D. use a depilatory cream on the surgical site - correct answer-C. moisten the area to be prepped
and use a disposable clipper
When prescribed, intermittent pneumatic compression devices should be applied and functioning
A. after the administration of regional or gen anesthesia
B. before the admin of regional or gen anesthesia
C. before the patient arrives in the operating or procedure room
D. after the patient arrives in the operating or procedure room - correct answer-B. before the
admin of regional or gen anesthesia
In planning for the transfer of an 18 pound child to the gurney after bilateral myringotomies with
insertion of ear tubes, the perioperative nurse plans for which of the following patient transfer
aides
A. A lateral transfer device, one caregiver, and the anesthesia professional
B. A lateral transfer device, two caregivers, and the anesthesia professional
C. A lateral transfer device, three caregivers, and the anesthesia professional
D. A mechanical list device, three caregivers and the anesthesia professional - correct answer-A. A
lateral transfer device, one caregiver, and the anesthesia professional
( any patient under 52 pounds)
Lead shielding used to minimize the patients exposure to ionizing radiation should be placed
A. between the patient and the source of radiation, but not within the path of the beam that
originates from the x-ray tube
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B. between the patient and the source of radiation and within the path of the beam that
originates from the x-ray tube
C. between the patient and the image intensifier of the fluoroscopic unit, but not within the
path of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube
D. between the patient and the image intensifier side of the fluoroscopic unit, and within the
path of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube. - correct answer-A. between the patient and
the source of radiation, but not within the path of the beam that originates from the x-ray tube
An 18 year old pt is hesitant to remove her acrylic tongue piercing before and ex-lap for a possible
ruptured ovarian cyst. The most appropriate verbal response for the perioperative RN to provide
is
A. You can always get another piercing if the opening for this one closes
B. If the piercing is dislodged while the breathing tube is put in, it could block your airway or be
pushed into your lung
C. It is our policy that all jewelry be removed prior to surgery
D. Your tongue could be burned if your jewelry serves as an alternate ground for the electrocautery -
correct answer-B. If the piercing is dislodged while the breathing tube is put in, it could block
your airway or be pushed into your lung
Which of the following statements reflects a female paitents accurate understanding of her
scheduled total abdominal hysterectomy
A. I'm having all my female parts removed
B. I'm having a TAH
C. I'm having my uterus removed
D. I'm having my uterus removed through my vagina - correct answer-C. I'm having my uterus
removed
The plan of care for an obese patient in the supine position may include
A. using 2 chest supports that extend from the clavicle to the iliac crest
B. placing an axillary roll under the patients dependent thorax
C. elevating the head 25 degrees
D. the use of foam heal padding - correct answer-C. elevating the head 25 degrees
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Assessing the surgical patients psychosocial state allows the RN to contribute to the plan of care
by
A. suggesting modifications to the patients position
B. communicating effectively with other members of the team
C. ensuring the requisite supplies and equipment are readily available
D. Providing explanation, comfort and emotional support - correct answer-D. Providing
explanation, comfort and emotional support
A pt scheduled for a bronchoscopy states he has had a persistent cough with blood-tinged sputum,
night sweats and a loss of appetite with significant weight loss over the past three months. Which
action should be taken
A. Leave the portable HEPA filter unit "on" while the patient is intubated to supplement normal
room air exchanges.
B. Schedule the patient for the first procedure of the day, when the infection prevention specialist is
available
C. Provide the patient with N-95 fit tested respirator to wear during transport
D. Notify environmental services to delay cleaning the OR until the air exchange system has had time
to remove 99% of airborne particles - correct answer-D. Notify environmental services to delay
cleaning the OR until the air exchange system has had time to remove 99% of airborne particles
A 28 y/o Hispanic male is scheduled for repair of an incarcerated inguinal hernia. He does not
speak English. The consent form is only available in English. The best way for the nurse to ensure
informed consent for this patient is to
A. witness the pts signature on the consent form
B. arrange for a medical interpreter
C. allow a family member to interpret for the surgeon
D. arrange for a Spanish speaking staff member to interpret for the surgeon. - correct answer-B.
arrange for a medical interpreter
If all members of the surgical team are present when the patients enters the room, can the sign in
a time out process be performed? - correct answer-yes
What are the three elements of the fire triangle - correct answer-fuel, ignition, oxidizers
