nifa study guide
The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the
pelvis through the - Answer Superior hypogastric plexus
Which of the following is an important statement regarding the prevention of
degenerative orthopedic conditions - Answer Weight-bearing activities and joint
movement prevent cartilage from becoming thin or damaged
The cerebellar tentorium supports which structures of the cerebral hemispheres -
Answer Temporal lobe
the surgeon makes an incision through which of the following to access the cremaster
muscle, inguinal canal, and cord structures - Answer External oblique muscle
a physical barrier used in the prevention of adhesions that can take up to 2 weeks to
absorb - Answer Interseed
Tissue reaction characteristics that need considered when choosing suture include -
Answer Absorption
The diagnostic test that is performed to differentiate between acute and chronic
thrombosis - Answer Digital subtraction angiography
Morbidity and mortality may be greater with penetrating trauma because identification of
injuries may be more difficult when injuries are less obvious. In the case of an adult
victim with a low-velocity, low-caliber gunshot wound, at far range, of the anterior left
quadrant of the lower abdomen, what is the MOI and description of the possible injuries
- Answer enetrating; small entrance wound, puncture of the anterior wall of the sigmoid
colon, no disruption of vessels, and bullet not found in pelvis
With injury to the brain, swelling may occur quickly, requiring aggressive decisions to
manage increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). What is an appropriate diuretic
medication to give and what nursing actions would be indicated for an older adult
patient with traumatic brain injury, increased ICP, and a history of congestive heart
failure (CHF) - Answer Furosemide (Lasix) 20-80 mg IV; monitor for hypotension and
note extent of diuresis
Because herbal products are so readily available and have such widespread media
attention, many people think that they can safely self-medicate. Why should the public
be aware and educated about dietary supplements and potential harmful effects -
Answer Unknown substances may be present in these products.
a possible benefit to the paramedian incision - Answer decreased risk for hernia
An example of an indication for liver transplantation would be - Answer primary hepatic
cancer
, nifa study guide
he largest part of the mammary gland rests on the - Answer Pectoralis major muscle
and serratus anterior
During ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement, - Answer The unit is soaked in NS &
antibiotic solution, never lubricated.
Patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) are not typically treated surgically as
often as patients with arterial disease because: - Answer CVI is not life-threatening or
limb-threatening
35% of the refractive power of the eye is credited to which part of the eye - Answer Lens
Oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is an intraoperative emergency that can occur during eye
surgery. Select the definition of the response and contributing factor(s) - Answer
Trigeminal-vagal response caused by pressure on the globe or retrobulbar block
The perioperative nurse must be prepared for which additional procedure when head
and neck surgery is performed? - Answer Tracheostomy
The perioperative nurse preparing for a procedure where STSGs will be taken to cover
several large burn areas will need to have available: - Answer sterile mineral oil, tongue
blades, and a mesher dermatome
the correct term to describe the inward turning of one or both eyes - Answer Esotropia
The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the
pelvis through the - Answer Superior hypogastric plexus
which surgical approach reduces the morbidity and mortality in removal of an acoustic
tumor - Answer Translabyrinthine approach
Pt with hepatobiliary disease, The perioperative nurse, during the preoperative
assessment, questions and examines the patient for signs and symptoms of jaundice,
petechiae, and lethargy and: - Answer review chart for bleeding and coagulation times
and the platelet count.
The external ear canal lining - Answer reduces bacterial levels in the outer ear
Miotics and mydriatics produce opposite effects on the pupil of the eye. Select the most
appropriate statement about miotic and mydriatic drugs - Answer Mydriatic drugs, such
as phenylephrine, dilate the pupil.
Vascular access in pediatric patients may be established intraoperatively for short-term
(weeks) or long-term (months, years) use - Answer Central venous line
The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the
pelvis through the - Answer Superior hypogastric plexus
Which of the following is an important statement regarding the prevention of
degenerative orthopedic conditions - Answer Weight-bearing activities and joint
movement prevent cartilage from becoming thin or damaged
The cerebellar tentorium supports which structures of the cerebral hemispheres -
Answer Temporal lobe
the surgeon makes an incision through which of the following to access the cremaster
muscle, inguinal canal, and cord structures - Answer External oblique muscle
a physical barrier used in the prevention of adhesions that can take up to 2 weeks to
absorb - Answer Interseed
Tissue reaction characteristics that need considered when choosing suture include -
Answer Absorption
The diagnostic test that is performed to differentiate between acute and chronic
thrombosis - Answer Digital subtraction angiography
Morbidity and mortality may be greater with penetrating trauma because identification of
injuries may be more difficult when injuries are less obvious. In the case of an adult
victim with a low-velocity, low-caliber gunshot wound, at far range, of the anterior left
quadrant of the lower abdomen, what is the MOI and description of the possible injuries
- Answer enetrating; small entrance wound, puncture of the anterior wall of the sigmoid
colon, no disruption of vessels, and bullet not found in pelvis
With injury to the brain, swelling may occur quickly, requiring aggressive decisions to
manage increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). What is an appropriate diuretic
medication to give and what nursing actions would be indicated for an older adult
patient with traumatic brain injury, increased ICP, and a history of congestive heart
failure (CHF) - Answer Furosemide (Lasix) 20-80 mg IV; monitor for hypotension and
note extent of diuresis
Because herbal products are so readily available and have such widespread media
attention, many people think that they can safely self-medicate. Why should the public
be aware and educated about dietary supplements and potential harmful effects -
Answer Unknown substances may be present in these products.
a possible benefit to the paramedian incision - Answer decreased risk for hernia
An example of an indication for liver transplantation would be - Answer primary hepatic
cancer
, nifa study guide
he largest part of the mammary gland rests on the - Answer Pectoralis major muscle
and serratus anterior
During ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement, - Answer The unit is soaked in NS &
antibiotic solution, never lubricated.
Patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) are not typically treated surgically as
often as patients with arterial disease because: - Answer CVI is not life-threatening or
limb-threatening
35% of the refractive power of the eye is credited to which part of the eye - Answer Lens
Oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is an intraoperative emergency that can occur during eye
surgery. Select the definition of the response and contributing factor(s) - Answer
Trigeminal-vagal response caused by pressure on the globe or retrobulbar block
The perioperative nurse must be prepared for which additional procedure when head
and neck surgery is performed? - Answer Tracheostomy
The perioperative nurse preparing for a procedure where STSGs will be taken to cover
several large burn areas will need to have available: - Answer sterile mineral oil, tongue
blades, and a mesher dermatome
the correct term to describe the inward turning of one or both eyes - Answer Esotropia
The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the
pelvis through the - Answer Superior hypogastric plexus
which surgical approach reduces the morbidity and mortality in removal of an acoustic
tumor - Answer Translabyrinthine approach
Pt with hepatobiliary disease, The perioperative nurse, during the preoperative
assessment, questions and examines the patient for signs and symptoms of jaundice,
petechiae, and lethargy and: - Answer review chart for bleeding and coagulation times
and the platelet count.
The external ear canal lining - Answer reduces bacterial levels in the outer ear
Miotics and mydriatics produce opposite effects on the pupil of the eye. Select the most
appropriate statement about miotic and mydriatic drugs - Answer Mydriatic drugs, such
as phenylephrine, dilate the pupil.
Vascular access in pediatric patients may be established intraoperatively for short-term
(weeks) or long-term (months, years) use - Answer Central venous line
